Arsenal transfer news: Marco Asensio deal from Real Madrid difficult- Balague

ARSENAL will struggle to sign Real Madrid starlet Marco Asensio, claims Guillem Balague.

Marco Asensio scores series of UNBELIEVABLE goals

Express Sport understands Arsenal are very interested in bringing Asensio to the Emirates.

The 20-year-old has caught the attention of Europe’s top clubs with a series of impressive displays including two stunning goals n both legs of the Spanish Super Cup victory over Barcelona earlier this month.

He tweeted: “On Asensio and Arsenal. No chance of it happening. The buy out clause is higher than £78m, but confidential (Real says is "dissuasive”).

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Marco Asensio won't be joining Arsenal

“More importantly, Asensio has got not intention of leaving Real Madrid at all. He'll renew his contract soon. Arsenal know it.

“Arsenal was in touch with Asensio before he signed for Real Madrid. His agent played with Arsenal till the Real offer materialised.”

Asensio is one of several players Madrid want to tie down to new contracts in the near future.

Isco, Marcelo, Raphael Varane, Dani Carvajal and Karim Benzema are all expected to sign new deals.

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