Newcastle United have jumped to the head of the queue to secure Liverpool target Marco Asensio.

The winger is not wanted at Real Madrid, with a summer transfer likely.

According to AS, the 26-year-old is being touted to other clubs, as he only has a year remaining on his contract.

The source adds that while AC Milan and Liverpool are showing interest, the Italian club and Newcastle United are the ones where he is most likely to end up.

Newcastle have already beaten Milan to a player this summer.

They secured former Lille star Sven Botman early in the transfer window, despite his initial preference to join Milan.