Ferdinand believes that the Manchester United target, who is worth £42m, has similar potential to William Saliba.

Rio Ferdinand is eagerly pushing for Manchester United to secure the signing of Leny Yoro. The Lille defender has caught Ferdinand's attention and he believes that Yoro has the potential to reach the same level as Arsenal's William Saliba.

With the new Premier League season approaching, United is in the market for a new central defender. Yoro is one of the names on their shortlist, along with Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt. However, their attempts to sign Branthwaite from Everton have been unsuccessful so far, with two bids being rejected.

Negotiations with Bayern Munich for De Ligt are also ongoing, but the Dutch international has expressed interest in a move to Old Trafford after speaking with manager Erik ten Hag. On Tuesday, there were reports that United's bid of €50 million for Yoro had been accepted by Lille. However, it seems that the young defender has his sights set on a move to Real Madrid, who have yet to make a matching offer.

According to reports, Yoro sees a move to Madrid as his top priority. Ferdinand also believes that the Spanish giants will ultimately secure his signature and he sees Yoro as having the same potential as Saliba. In a recent interview, Ferdinand expressed his admiration for Yoro and made a plea for United to make the necessary efforts to secure his transfer.

"I think Real Madrid are going to take Yoro instead [of William Saliba]. The 18-year-old, I would love him to come to Man United. If you're listening, Leny Yoro, please come to Man United. Make the offer and please accept, because this kid has the potential to reach great heights, just like Saliba."

Ferdinand also discussed the differences between Yoro and Saliba, acknowledging that Yoro may not have the same physical presence as Saliba, but he brings a different set of skills to the table. "He's quick, he's agile, and he's got great ball control. He's a different type of center-back, but I believe he has the potential to be just as successful."

While United continues to pursue Yoro's signature, Arsenal fans may be disappointed to see another top young talent potentially slipping away. But for now, it seems that Real Madrid is the destination that Yoro has his heart set on.

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