Liverpool transfer news: Marco Asensio to have ‘crunch talks’ with Real Madrid

Reds are circling Spanish ace Asensio and
will also battle with Chelsea for Bordeaux star Malcom

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According to the Metro, the Spain international, who has
appeared as a substitute in two World Cup matches this month, wants
to know where he stands with new Real boss Julen Lopetegui.

Therefore the pair will “hold crunch talks” in July with the
Real coach no doubt aware that Liverpool are circling.

Asensio signed a six-year contract with the European
champions last September which, says the Metro, includes a
staggering £442m buyout clause. But having failed to nail down a
regular place in Zinedine Zidane’s starting line-up last season,
speculation has been growing that the 22-year-old attacking
midfielder could be heading for the exit.

Liverpool have been consistently linked with the playmaker
and when asked about the possibility of a move to Anfield, Asensio
replied: “Liverpool? When the World Cup is over, we’ll talk about
that sort of thing, now I’m focused on [World Cup]
selection.”

Malcom still making his mind up

The Daily Star says that Liverpool have been
“handed a boost” in their pursuit of Brazilian ace Malcom.

Currently plying his trade with French outfit Bordeaux,
the Reds and Chelsea have been mooted as suitors but that was
before rumours emerged indicating the winger was close to agreeing
terms with Inter Milan.

But the 21-year-old’s agent, Fernando Garcia, has
rubbished claims his client is on his way to Italy, saying:
“There’s no deal at all with Inter.”

Asked if there could be, Garcia replied: “I’m definitely
not able to state where my client’s future is going to be, at this
time.”

According to the Star Malcom is “available at around £44m”
and the paper says both Chelsea and Liverpool “have held talks with
Garcia recently”.

Monchi: Alisson not ‘unsellable’

Liverpool and Real Madrid have also been given “encouragement” in
their chase for Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker, the Daily Express reports. 

The Brazilian World Cup stopper has been a top target for
both Liverpool and Real and his club Roma admit he is not
“unsellable”.

Roma sporting director Monchi said: “There’s no such thing
anywhere in the world as an unsellable player. The perfect answer
would be to say that he’s unsellable, but I can’t say that because
such a player doesn’t exist.”