CorSport: Milan enquire about Asensio in Mendes talks but are put off by demands

AC Milan are intrigued by the potential opportunity to sign Marco Asensio on a free transfer but it remains a complicated idea, a report claims.

As reported by the Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews), Milan timidly inquired about potentially signing Asensio during discussions with his agent Jorge Mendes, given the forward is all set to leave Real Madrid at the end of next month when his deal expires.

However, the request in terms of salary is €6m net per season which is deemed very high, while commissions would be owed to agent Jorge Mendes too in the absence of a transfer fee.

A big opportunity like this will appeal to many top European teams who would most likely have no problem offering the salary he wants, but Milan seem apprehensive about the idea of making the Spaniard their second-highest earner after Rafael Leao’s renewal is complete.