Real Madrid transfer news: AS Roma follow Marco Asensio; Los Blancos interested in the Swiss midfielder, etc

Real Madrid brought the hot form of last season into the new campaign. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have won both of their matches so far and have lifted the UEFA Super Cup.

Meanwhile, AS Roma monitoring Marco Asensio. Elsewhere, Los Blancos are interested in the Swiss midfielder. On that note, here’s a look at the key Real Madrid transfer stories for August 16, 2022:

AS Roma follow Marco Asensio

AS Roma is keeping a close eye on Marco Asensio, according to Calciomercatoweb via Difficult to handle. The Serie A giants are looking for a replacement for Nicolo Zanilo, who could leave this summer. Roma want to target Asensio as a replacement for the Italian player.

Asensio was once thought to be the next great European football. However, an unfortunate injury derailed his development at Real Madrid. The Spaniard overcame injury last season and scored 12 goals in 42 games across all competitions. However, his current contract expires next summer, but Los Blancos have yet to tie him to a new deal.

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Asensio is no longer guaranteed a spot in the starting line-up at the Santiago Bernabeu. Although Ancelotti is happy to have the Spaniard at his disposal, the player is assessing his options. The 26-year-old aspires to be a regular starter but has given up his order at Madrid.

Roma is willing to give him a break. Despite Paulo Dybala’s move to Bosman, the Serie A side are eager to add more creativity to their squad. Zanilo is wanted in the Premier League, and if he leaves, Roma will want Asensio to take his place.

Real Madrid interested in Fabian Rieder

Real Madrid interested in Fabian Reider, theo Bavarian football work. The Swiss midfielder has impressed with the Young Boys and has attracted attention from clubs across Europe. Los Blancos are among his admirers, with Bayern Munich also interested in following him.

Speaking recently to Blick, Rieder hinted at his future and remained hopeful that he could be good enough for the Bavarians in the future.

“In general, this is speculation. But I think Bayern Munich is too high a league for me, or maybe two leagues. I know that I’m working well with Young Boys and I still have a lot to improve on in my game. I try to do that every day,” says Rieder.

He added:

“You always have to see what is the right move. Bayern is one of the best football teams in the world. It remains to be seen if I have a chance to be there in the next two to three years. I go from day to day and see how things go.”

Bayern Munich are still the leaders for the player’s signature, as Rieder wants a move to the Bundesliga.

Camavinga leads the race to win the Golden Boy award 2022

Eduardo Camavinga is the favorite to win the Golden Boy Award 2022, according to Tuttosport via Madrid manager. The French midfielder is on the list of 60 shortlisted candidates for the prestigious award presented by the Italian newspaper.

| After yesterday’s win, Eduardo Camavinga is now the youngest player in Real Madrid’s history to win four titles with the club. 🌟🇫🇷 https://t.co/zm1W9BYseo

According to Tuttosport’s Camavinga profile, the youngster is the favorite to be the 2022 Golden Boy.

“The international spotlight and the trophies won by the winners are crucial, even decisive. In this respect, no one has done it better than Galactico Eduardo Camavinga, who is only 19 years old and has conquered the Champions League, La Liga, European Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup under coach Carlo Ancelotti,” according to Tuttosport.

Camavinga has won four titles since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu last summer.