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Liverpool to be offered Real Madrid star Marco Asensio in Sadio Mane swap deal


Real Madrid are keen to sign Sadio Mane from Liverpool (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid will offer Marco Asensio to Liverpool as they attempt to sign Sadio Mane during the summer transfer window, reports say.

Mane has developed into one of Jurgen Klopp’s key players since arriving at Anfield from Southampton in 2016.

The Senegal forward has scored 59 goals in 123 appearances in all competitions, helping Liverpool win the Champions League and finish second in the Premier League last term.

Real have been repeatedly linked with a move for Mane and the Daily Express say the Spanish giants are ready to step up their interest in the 27-year-old.

It is claimed Real are willing to offer Klopp the chance to sign Spain international Asensio in a proposed swap deal with Mane.

Liverpool boss Klopp is believed to be an admirer of Asensio, who featured 44 times for Los Blancos last season, but will be reluctant to lose Mane.

Mane was strongly linked with Real Madrid earlier in the season but distanced himself from the rumours ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League final win over Tottenham in June.

He said: ‘This is part of football, so we have to deal with it.

Marco Asensio could be offered to Liverpool as bait (Picture: Getty)

‘For me, the more important thing is that I am with Liverpool and I am very happy here, and I am preparing for one of the club’s biggest games. Let’s focus on this first, and on winning it.’

Asked whether it was special to be linked with teams such as Real Madrid, Mane responded: ‘It’s always a pleasure for this kind of team to want you.

‘But Liverpool, don’t forget, we beat big teams.’

Liverpool, who finished one point behind champions Manchester City last season, kick-start their 2019-2020 Premier League campaign at home to Norwich City on August 9.





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