Everton are interested in signing Real Madrid's Spanish defender Raul Asencio at the end of the season and are preparing a formal offer of €30 million. According to reports from Spain, West Ham United are also interested in the 23-year-old defender, but Everton have become the main contender to complete the signing. Asencio joined Real Madrid in July 2024, is under contract until 2031, and has made 19 appearances and scored 2 goals in LaLiga this season.