{"id":66124,"date":"2026-08-05T11:40:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/66124\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:40:28","slug":"liverpool-fsg-contacted-to-sign-real-madrid-star-as-mourinho-approves-shock-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/66124\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool: FSG contacted to sign Real Madrid star as Mourinho APPROVES shock sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> have been sounded out over a potential move for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio after the Spanish international was informed he can leave the Bernabeu this summer, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal.<\/p>\n<p>Sources have confirmed that intermediaries have approached Liverpool regarding the 23-year-old centre-back, aware of the Reds\u2019 long-standing admiration for the defender and their desire to strengthen at the back.<\/p>\n<p>We understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> were intrigued when Asencio\u2019s availability was put to them.<\/p>\n<p>However, one significant obstacle remains.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Real Madrid\u2019s willingness to sanction his departure, sources close to the situation insist Asencio has no desire to leave the Spanish giants and remains determined to fight for his place.<\/p>\n<p>The change in his situation has come following Jose Mourinho\u2019s arrival in Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>TEAMtalk understands the Portuguese coach has held direct talks with Asencio, making it clear that while he rates the defender highly, he does not see a long-term role for him in his plans.<\/p>\n<p>Asencio featured in more than 30 matches for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/tag\/real-madrid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Madrid<\/a> last season, but the club\u2019s major defensive rebuild has altered the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The arrivals of Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries have significantly increased competition for places, prompting Mourinho to inform the Spain international that he is free to seek a move elsewhere if the right opportunity arises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">READ NEXT\u00a0\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/ibrahim-mbaye-chooses-sign-liverpool-hijack-expected\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sensational winger chooses to sign for Liverpool with hijack now expected \u2013 NOT Barcola<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Iraola keen to bring versatile Real Madrid star to Liverpool<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s interest in Ascencio is understandable.<\/p>\n<p>We understand Andoni Iraola is a long-time admirer and values his versatility, with the defender capable of operating both at centre-back and right-back.<\/p>\n<p>That flexibility is viewed as particularly attractive given Liverpool\u2019s recent injury problems across the defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>For now, though, there is no indication a transfer is imminent.<\/p>\n<p>While Liverpool are monitoring the situation and were receptive when Asencio\u2019s representatives made contact, the player\u2019s determination to remain at Real Madrid means no formal discussions have progressed.<\/p>\n<p>Should Asencio eventually accept that his future lies away from the Santiago Bernabeu, Liverpool are expected to remain firmly in the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>However, unless the defender changes his stance, TEAMtalk understands a move to Anfield is unlikely to advance despite clear admiration from within the club.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">READ MORE\u00a0\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/arsenal\/gunners-told-why-signing-vinicius-junior-huge-mistake-declan-rice-bukayo-saka-issues\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal told why signing Vinicius Junior is huge MISTAKE, with Rice, Saka issues to cripple Gunners<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Liverpool have been sounded out over a potential move for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio after the 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