Newcastle United need to make additions in a number of positions across the pitch. One of them is their defence, which certainly took a step back last season. That should not come as a surprise though as it is an ageing one.
Fabian Schar and Dan Burn are both 34 years of age. So, Newcastle United need to be thinking about the long-term future. They have been linked with Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan lately.
Tomori could be a solid signing for Newcastle United for sure. But it looks like a Real Madrid centre-back is set to be available this summer as well. Interestingly, he is someone the Magpies were linked with about a year and a half ago.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid centre-back could leave this summer
According to Fabrizio Romano, Raul Asencio could leave Real Madrid this summer. It has already been planned since June with Jose Mourinho.
It could be a permanent or loan deal depending on the proposals but the exit also depends on the player’s decision. Real Madrid’s doors are open.
Reports in Spain back in late 2024 had suggested that Newcastle United were one of the clubs interested in signing Asencio. Are the Magpies still interested?
It was not too long ago that Asencio was being touted as one of the brightest talents in Spanish football. His form has certainly been on a downward trajectory for a while though.
Would Asencio be a good signing for Newcastle United?
One of the biggest complaints about Asencio is that he often seems to get too emotional on the pitch and makes rash decisions, costing his team.
Let us not forget though that Asencio is still just 23 years of age. It is not easy for a youngster to thrive in the high-pressure environment of Real Madrid.
How many talents come through their academy and establish themselves in the first-team picture? Asencio, for his part, has made 80 appearances over the last two seasons.
In many ways, he has been the most successful player to come out of the academy and go straight into the Real Madrid senior team for years
Now, it looks like he could be on his way out. But just because it has not worked out for him at Real Madrid does not mean that he could not thrive at another club.
Of course, any move on the part of Newcastle United would depend on the fee that Real Madrid would want. It remains to be seen what that figure would be.
