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Liverpool and Chelsea make failed summer transfer bids for Raul Asencio

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Liverpool and Chelsea make failed summer transfer bids for Raul Asencio

Summary

Liverpool and Chelsea attempted to sign Real Madrid's Raul Asencio during the summer transfer window. Despite receiving offers from both Premier League clubs, Asencio decided to remain at Real Madrid, believing he could earn more playing time under coach Jose Mourinho. Asencio has yet to make an appearance this season due to injury but is now fully recovered and may play against Villarreal on October 10, 2026. His potential inclusion is timely, with Dean Huijsen suspended and Ibrahima Konate possibly sidelined with an injury.

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Status Watch

•Liverpool and Chelsea both made bids for Raul Asencio.
•Asencio remains at Real Madrid, hopeful for more playing time.
•He has yet to play this season due to a prior injury.
•Asencio could make his season debut on October 10 against Villarreal.
•Dean Huijsen is suspended, and Konate may miss the match.

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1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool and Chelsea failed in surprise summer transfer bids for Real Madrid star

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Real Madrid did not part ways with too many of their first team players in the summer, with only Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Gonzalo Garcia and Franco Mastantuono moving on. There could have been more...
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