Paris Saint-Germain has completed the biggest deal of the January transfer window so far, signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli for a reported €70 million. However, it means that one of Luis Enrique's favorites, going back to his Spanish days, is also likely to leave the club this month.
Marco Asensio has been left out of Luis Enrique's plans in recent months, and the signing of Kvaratskhelia is another sign that he has little chance of playing a major role for PSG in the coming months. That's why agent Jorge Mendes has set his sights on finding a home for Asensio, on what is likely to be a loan deal until the end of the season.
According to El Chiringuito, Asensio has been offered to both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona via Sport. Mendes has a close relationship with both clubs, and in the case of Barcelona they are also looking for a striker who can ideally replace another of Jorge Mendes' clients in Ansu Fati. However, so far both have turned down the chance to sign the Spain international.
Barcelona have tabled Asensio as a possible option given their desire to strengthen and the fact he can play in a variety of positions – one of which is a false nine, as he showed for Spain, which could provide cover for Robert Lewandowski.
Asensio looks like more of the same for Barcelona, who already have a number of players who prefer to operate between the lines and get the ball at their feet rather than in space. Similarly, at Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone has reverted to a four in midfield and two up front, and while Asensio could perhaps play with a partner up front, Colchoneros could argue that Angel Correa offers much more than the former Real Madrid man. , who left Spain two summers ago.
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