Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to open contract discussions with attacker Marco Asensio.
The 26-year-old has been an important player for Los Blancos during the 2021-22 campaign, making 28 appearances in all competitions, contributing nine goals and one assist in the process.
The Spain international's current deal at Bernabeu is due to expire in June 2023, and he was strongly linked with a move away from the club last summer, with Liverpool and Arsenal both said to be keen.
However, according to AS, Real Madrid are now planning to open talks with the versatile attacker, who is a favourite of club president Florentino Perez, over a new deal.
The report claims that the capital giants were keen to loan Asensio out last summer, but the right opportunity did not present itself before the end of the transfer window.
The former Mallorca youngster has scored 46 goals and registered 23 assists in 221 appearances for Los Blancos in all competitions.
