Everton looking to offer €30 million for Raul Asencio

Everton are interested in signing the Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, and they will face competition from West Ham United.

According to Fichajes, Everton are prepared to offer €30 million in order to sign the central defender in the summer. They need more quality in the defensive unit, and the 23-year-old could be a useful long-term acquisition.

Real Madrid to sell Raul Asencio?

He has been a very useful squad player for Real Madrid, but he needs more opportunities at this stage of his career. He has clocked just over 2,100 minutes across all competitions this season, and he will be hoping to play much more. It remains to be seen whether Everton can get the deal across the line.

Real Madrid need a deeper squad in order to do well across multiple competitions, and players like Asencio can be very handy. He can operate as a central defender as well as a right back. However, the opportunity to recoup some money from his departure and to invest in the playing squad can be quite tempting. It would not be a surprise if Real Madrid decided to cash in on the player.

Meanwhile, the defender has a long-term contract with the Spanish club until 2031, and Everton will have to meet their demands to complete the deal. Real Madrid is under no pressure to sanction his departure.

Everton and West Ham need Asencio

The Toffees have done well in the Premier League this season, and they are pushing for European qualification. They need to tighten up at the back in order to sustain this level. The Spanish defender could be a very useful option for them in the long-term. Everton have let in 35 goals in 31 league matches this season.

Similarly, West Ham United have been poor at the back, and they are fighting the relegation battle. They will be hoping to do much better in the upcoming campaign, and they need to plug the team’s weaknesses. Adding a quality central defender would be a wise decision for them. They have conceded 57 goals in 31 league matches.

They have the resources to pay €30 million for the Spanish defender as well, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to follow up on their interest with an official proposal.