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Real Madrid forward not satisfied with the contract offer tabled by the club
Marco Asensio is one of several Real Madrid players whose contract expires at the end of the season. The 27-year-old has been, at best, used as a rotation player by Carlo Ancelotti this term but he has shown that he can add value to the team.
With reports suggesting that the atmosphere in the locker room is not good due to the uncertainty about the contract situations, it is important that Real Madrid start taking steps to address the matter.
Now, Mario Cortegana of The Athletic is reporting that Real Madrid have already tabled a contract offer for Asensio, but the Spanish international is not satisfied by the terms being proposed by the club.
While the aforementioned report does not get into the details of the offer that Los Blancos have sent towards Asensio, it has previously been reported that the deal proposed was worth around €4 million per year, but the winger was seeking around €6 million-a-year.
In 34 matches across all competitions this term, Asensio has scored seven goals and set up five more. But it must be noted that of his 34 appearances, only seven of them have been starts in La Liga.
The winger has previously stated that he desires to remain at Real Madrid beyond the current campaign. But with his role being diminished and the contract offer not satisfying him, the doors for an exit remain open.
In such a scenario, there is unlikely to be any shortage of suitors for Asensio. The former RCD Mallorca ace has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United in the past while in Italy, clubs like AC Milan and Juventus also are options.
It remains to be seen if the two parties are able to reach some sort of compromise over the coming months. But as things stand, Asensio is not happy with the terms of the deal offered to him, which could lead to an exit.
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.
