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City Football Group had solid interest in Real Madrid’s latest squad entrant – report
Raul Asencio has been called up by Carlo Ancelotti for Real Madrid’s game against Osasuna tomorrow night and it could not be more deserved given the level the player displayed from pre-season.
Despite not being called up to the senior side after his impressive pre-season, the player kept his head high and shone with the Castilla side as their leader in defence.
Asencio has only grown from strength to strength in recent years and is now the first team’s backup defender with Aurelien Tchouameni injured. His first-ever senior call-up, needless to say, has arrived late for his quality has been visible for a long time now.
Widespread transfer interest
As revealed in a recent update by MARCA, Asencio has been on the radar of several top European clubs in recent times and has had several opportunities to leave the club.
The defender has had not only the highest number but also the best offers to leave Real Madrid’s subsidiary side compared to his peers. In the end, however, no agreement was reached and the player stayed in the Spanish capital.
Of the various parties who were interested, the most notable one was the City Football Group Limited who manage clubs across the globe including Girona in Spain.
They were willing to bet on the player seriously and put him in a long-term Champions League-winning project. H
owever, Real Madrid’s financial demands pushed them and other interested parties away from the player.
So far this season, the young centre-back has made 11 appearances in the Primera Federacion and has played all 90 minutes in every game. In that duration, he averages over 15 defensive actions and 10 ball recoveries per game.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
