Tottenham transfer news: Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio is wanted by SpursMauricio Pochettino has a long-standing admiration for the Spaniard and he’s made movements to bring his target to North London before. It is understood that Spurs have made initial contact with Real Madrid to enquire about the availability of Asensio, but any approach was swiftly rejected by the 13-time European Champions, according to AS. If Spurs were to enter negotiations with Asensio himself, they would have to match Madrid’s staggering release clause in the player’s contract, a whopping €700m, a price no club could realistically pay. Zinedine Zidane gave Marco Asensio his debut in 2015Spurs have made contact over Real Madrid starSpurs could also be in the market for another Madrid forward in the shape of their own former star, Gareth Bale. Gareth Bale was left on the bench in Madrid's 2-0 home defeat to Real Betis

Source: Express May 24, 2019 08:14 UTC