Asensio responds to questions over Liverpool interest

Ian Watson

Real Madrid star Marco Asensio acknowledged Liverpool’s interest following reports the Reds had tabled a huge bid.

It was claimed over the weekend that Liverpool had tabled a £158million offer for the 22-year-old, with Real expected to consider it.

Asensio is currently on World Cup duty with Spain and is said to be considering his future after starting only half of Real’s La Liga matches last season.

When facing the media on Tuesday, Asensio was asked about Liverpool’s interest.

“It’s out there, but I’m focused on the World Cup,” he said.

“When it is over I’ll talk about that kind of thing. My head is in Russia.”