Liverpool and Chelsea wanted Real Madrid's Asencio in summer

The Real Madrid centre-back has yet to play a minute this season, but Premier League interest reportedly lingered over the summer.

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What happened. Marca reported that Premier League sides Liverpool and Chelsea were interested in Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio during the summer. The centre-back has not played a single minute this season.

• Asencio has yet to feature for Real Madrid this season
• Both Liverpool and Chelsea were credited with summer interest
• The report comes via Spanish outlet Marca

Asencio's lack of minutes could make his future worth watching, with Premier League clubs previously circling.

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