Florentino Pérez has had this possibility on the table several times, and now it has resurfaced. Although he was highly interested in the past, the response now has been completely different. Having seen the potential signing of Aymeric Laporte offered for the next season, the president of Real Madrid has been blunt: "He is not a target".
The possible arrival of Aymeric Laporte has been rejected for several reasons. One is his age, turning 31 years old next May. It doesn't stop there, as Laporte is demanding a high salary to leave Al-Nassr, which would require a transfer fee.
However, the most important reason for Florentino to reject Aymeric Laporte is another: the emergence of Raúl Asencio. The academy player has earned his spot, and signing a center-back to strengthen the squad is not considered as necessary as before.
Raúl Asencio: Florentino Has Offers for Him
OKDiario, a media outlet directed by journalist Eduardo Inda, has revealed that Raúl Asencio has attracted interest from PSG. In recent weeks, there have been contacts from the Parisian sporting director, Luis Campos, with the closest circle of the Canary Islander. In this regard, the information is clear: they will put forward of Real Madrid a proposal of 45 million euros.
Raúl Asencio, in this regard, remains very calm, as his priority is to renew and continue at Real Madrid in the long term. There are negotiations, and the only thing PSG has conveyed is their interest in signing him and making a proposal. This offer has been heard, being "solid and important," although right now the plan is still to stay at Santiago Bernabéu.
Madrid-Barcelona, in contact with sources from Real Madrid, can confirm that, right now, there is no fear regarding Raúl Asencio's departure. Despite the information from Eduardo Inda's outlet, the plan is to wait until the current season ends to make a decision regarding the center-back's future.
The plan with Raúl Asencio is clear and firm for the next season: renew his contract. At Real Madrid, they are counting on him, to the point that offers that have come in have been rejected. One is from Aymeric Laporte, who will never wear Madrid's jersey: it is more than confirmed by Florentino Pérez.