Liverpool are keenly observing Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio, according to Spanish media outlet Sport.

Marco Asensio took the world by storm with his stunning long range goals in 2017, especially in Clasicos. However, since then, the Spaniard’s career hasn’t taken off as it was expected to.

The 26 year old only has a season and half one his contract remaining. Contract talks have reportedly broken down, due to the player demanding a pay increase.

Liverpool and Arsenal have both made offers to Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio, with the winger approaching the final year of his contract. (Teamtalk) pic.twitter.com/2XM7HMjCyU

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The report suggests that there are other big clubs around Europe who’re monitoring this situation. Arsenal are one of the clubs looking to sign him as he’s near the final year of his contract.

Regardless, the Reds are leading the race to sign the forward and are favorites at the moment.

Liverpool will face competition for Asensio

Asensio has an exorbitant release clause of $700 million in his contract. Obviously, Madrid and Liverpool will have to negotiate for the player.

Real Madrid are reportedly fine with letting Asensio leave for a fee of around £50-60 million. The former Mallorca man has scored 7 goals in 20 La Liga outings this season.

The winger recently scored his first hattrick against Mallorca last year

The Royal Whites are said to be proposing a basic wage of four and a half million euros annually, which corresponds to roughly £73,000 per week in football terms.

Possible incentives make it close to £100,000. Although, the forward could surely earn more elsewhere if this figure is genuine.

Liverpool are apparently willing to match Real Madrid’s offer by 50%, giving a package worth around £113k per week. Jürgen Klopp is a ‘huge fan,’ according to reports.

Ancelloti loves Asensio but is unsure if he’s good enough to be a starter

The winger was once touted to be the ‘new’ Messi and, he almost played the part too. However, an ACL injury during July of 2019 saw him stay out for almost the rest of the year.

He came back for just the very end part of the season, but was largely a former shadow of his own talent and abilities.

Nevertheless, he has since bounced from that setback and is starting to recover his old form. Asensio’s form under manager Carlo Ancelloti has also made clubs such Liverpool take notice.

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly unwilling to pay the asking price for Liverpool target Karim Adeyemi. The striker from Salzburg was on his way to the Bundesliga.

Karim Adeyemi’s excellent displays at RB Salzburg have wowed numerous clubs around Europe. The German international has been linked with a return to Germany, in the last few months.

The Salzburg forward has already made his National team debut

Adeyemi’s move to Dortmund appeared to be a bygone conclusion for months. However, nothing substantial has yet to transpire, which may provide some optimism to rival bidders such as Liverpool.

Best chance for Liverpool to land Adeyemi

Numerous big clubs around Europe have been linked to the youngster, including names like Barca. The Red themselves have kept an eye on the youngster since he was 16 years old.

This might be Liverpool’s best window of opportunity in landing the 20 year old. Since the asking price is not really high, this might be Liverpool’s best shot at landing the young sensation.

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The Reds currently have an attack that makes every club jealous, with arguably the best player in the world. However, with Salah and Mane reaching their thirties, and Firmino’s decline, Liverpool have to start searching.

Not to mention, all of them will see their contracts end after next season in 2023. With Jota’s and Luis Diaz’s signings, Jurgen Klopp has already started thinking of the future.

Adeyemi has quickly become one of the hottest attacking prospects in Europe

At just 20 years of age, Karim Adeyemi has shown himself to possess immense talent. The Salzburg attacker boasts great technical ability coupled with frightening pace, everything Liverpool need in an attacker.

Numbers always speak for themselves. The youngster has already scored 18 goals in 31 games this season, as well as 4 assists. Not just this, he has 4 goals in the Champions League in 21/22.

The forward is also very versatile in attack. Capable of playing on either wing, as well as up front, the German can slot in anywhere in attack.

According to Marca, PSG star Kylian Mbappe has turned down a ‘blank-cheque’ offer from his present club. He doesn’t want to stay in France beyond the end of this current season when his current deal expires.

Liverpool have entered the race to capture Mbappé on a ‘free’ move, according to Catalan news publication Sport. With the French striker claimed to be enthusiastic on the proposal that the Reds have put forward.

Mbappe scored in the dying minutes against Madrid in the CL this month

At just 22 years of age, Kylian Mbappe has quickly established himself as one of the best strikers around. Having booted in 119 goals since his ligue 1 debut in 2016/17, he moved to PSG for $180m in 2017.

Jürgen Klopp is also be a ‘pull’ factor if Liverpool’s resources allowed them to fund a move for the Paris Saint Germain striker. The striker will demand a large salary even if no transfer fee was paid.

The German manager has also built up a reputation for himself as a coach capable of grooming youngsters. This may prompt Liverpool to pull off the unthinkable and steal Mbappe from Madrid.

Madrid have a ‘clear run’ to sign Mbappe from PSG on a free

The PSG forward was set to join Real Madrid in a deal around £200 million last summer. Nevertheless, PSG refused to budge from their position on not selling him.

The PSG star’s entourage has refused Barcelona and Man City every time they’ve inquired about Mbappe. The French international has always dreamed of playing for the Real Madrid, being a childhood supporter.

PSG offered Kylian Mbappe a blank check and told him to write down the price he wanted.

Mbappe also rejected this offer.

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However, after seeing Carlo Ancelloti’s Real Madrid, the superstar has started having doubts. This has prompted speculation in the footballing world that the Reds may be back in the race for him.

While Klopp’s men lost to Real last season, they’re one of the best teams in Europe currently. Not just that, Mbappe himself would fit in like a glove in Jurgen Klopp’s system.