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Real Madrid turn down two huge bids for Marco Asensio worth up to £130m, claims Spaniard’s agent

Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked with a move for the rising star but Los Blancos are refusing to do business

MARCO ASENSIO'S agent has revealed Real Madrid turned down two offers worth up to £130million for the Spaniard.

Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the rising star, who insisted he would not leave the Bernabeu in March.

 Real Madrid are snubbing massive offers for Marco Asensio
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Real Madrid are snubbing massive offers for Marco AsensioCredit: Getty Images - Getty

And representative Horacio Gaggioli claims Los Blancos have already snubbed huge bids for his client, 22.

He told Cadena SER: “Real Madrid have received two offers for Marco Asensio, of up to 150 million euros.

“But the club turned them down. He has an extraordinary future ahead of him.”

Asensio's breakthrough season has seen him included in Spain's star-studded World Cup squad.

 Marco Asensio trains ahead of the Champions League final in Kiev
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Marco Asensio trains ahead of the Champions League final in KievCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The Spaniard's form has earned him a spot on the flight to Russia
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The Spaniard's form has earned him a spot on the flight to RussiaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

But before he heads to Russia, there is the small matter of the Champions League final.

Real are chasing an incredible third title in a row - and fourth in five years.


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And boss Zinedine Zidane hit out at claims his players would not have the same desire due to their success.

The Frenchman roared: "I can't talk for the opponents, but we always have the same desire as we always do and nobody can say we don't.

 Marco Asensio's rise has seen Gareth Bale left out of key games
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Marco Asensio's rise has seen Gareth Bale left out of key gamesCredit: AFP OR LICENSORS
Marco Asensio celebrates with Isco in the dressing room after Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona

"We're in a third final and we have the chance to do something historic and win it three times in a row.

"You can't say Liverpool have more hunger than us - it simply isn't true.

"Nobody can take our hunger away from us. We're Real Madrid. We always want more and will always give our all to get more."

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