Reports suggest that north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are set to compete for a Real Madrid star's signature in the next transfer window.
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According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are one of the clubs in contention to sign Marco Asensio in January.
Despite the good form of wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal have a lack of depth in the wide attacking positions.
With Emile Smith-Rowe recovering from groin surgery, manager Mikel Arteta's reluctance to play Reiss Nelson and the relative inexperience of Marquinhos, the north Londoners will likely be looking to reinforce the position in the upcoming transfer window.
Asensio was linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium during the off-season, but Arsenal were not alone as admirers of the Spaniard, with Barcelona, AC Milan and Liverpool also rumoured to be interested in the 26-year-old.
A new contender has seemingly emerged in the race for Asensio's services, in the form of Antonio Conte's Spurs.
The Lilywhites could attempt to capitalise on the eight months remaining on his current deal with Los Blancos as they, too, look to bolster what is already a fearsome forward line.
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Asensio's agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly keen to help his client get regular game time elsewhere, and with only a few months remaining on his current deal, he will be hoping to be successful in getting a club to pay a small fee for the attacker at the beginning of 2023.
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