Liverpool are battling Juventus for Real Madrid winger Marcos Asensio.

However, TMW says Liverpool are now edging ahead of Juve for the Spain international's signature.

The 23-year-old has scored five goals and provided as many assists for Madrid this season, but the majority of his appearances have come from the bench.

Liverpool now front the queue to land Asensio, who could become part of a planned clearout at Real this summer.

The midfielder featured in last night's humiliating Champions League defeat to Ajax.