Nothing between Barcelona and 26-year-old Real Madrid starlet – Gerard Romero

Marco Asensio has become a hot topic within the Barcelona camp lately, following a bombshell report suggesting that the Catalans are eyeing a Bosman move for the Real Madrid attacker in 2023.

Asensio’s current contract at Santiago Bernabeu expires at the end of the season, with many expecting him to depart, in search of a new adventure elsewhere.

Barcelona have been mooted as a potential destination as the club are actively looking for attacking reinforcements, especially amid the uncertainty looming around the future of Ousmane Dembele.

However, Gerard Romero has recently offered his take on the subject, revealing that there is nothing going on between Barcelona and Marco Asensio. The Spanish journalist suggests neither of the two parties has expressed any desire, and the possibility of Asensio’s move to Camp Nou was only speculation.

Nevertheless, it does not mean that Barcelona are not looking for options in the transfer market. The Catalans, in fact, are in desperate need of further reinforcements in the attacking department, in light of multiple star players unsure of their prospects at Camp Nou.

Memphis Depay, for one, has fallen behind in the pecking order and could be offloaded in January. There are talks of a potential swap deal with Liverpool involving the Dutchman and Roberto Firmino, who could be a smart signing for the Blaugrana.

As for Asensio, he, too, is likely to depart Real Madrid at the end of the season. The Spanish international has no prospects in Carlo Ancelotti’s game-plan, having fallen behind Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Eden Hazard in the pecking order.

While Barça may not have made any attempts just yet, Asensio should find no shortage of suitors as the Spaniard is rated highly due to his vast experience and winning mentality that could prove to be assets for any top club across Europe.