July 9th 2024.
According to reports in Spain, it seems that Lille defender Leny Yoro has his sights set on joining Real Madrid this summer. Despite interest from Manchester United, the 18-year-old has made it clear that he is holding out for a move to the Spanish giants.
United, who are looking to bolster their defense, have already made bids for Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt. However, their attempts have been unsuccessful so far, with Everton rejecting their latest offer of £45 million plus an additional £5 million. Negotiations with Bayern Munich for de Ligt are also ongoing, as the Bundesliga club values the Dutch international at €50 million.
But United's competition for Yoro doesn't stop there. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in the young centre-back as well. In fact, United made an approach for him just last week. However, Yoro has made it clear that his preference is to join Real Madrid.
According to Marca, Madrid are now in advanced talks with Lille over a potential deal for Yoro. They are confident that an agreement can be reached and are willing to pay a €40 million fee plus add-ons for the talented defender.
Meanwhile, United are making progress in their pursuit of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Premier League side has agreed to pay the 22-year-old's €40 million release clause in his contract with the Italian club. AC Milan, who were close to signing Zirkzee last month, are now out of the running, as confirmed by their senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
It seems that things are heating up for United this summer, with multiple players on their radar and negotiations in progress. Fans can expect more updates and potential signings in the coming weeks as the transfer window continues. Stay tuned for more news, exclusives, and analysis from Manchester United.
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