July 9th 2024.
According to reports in France, it seems that Manchester United is making serious progress in their pursuit of Leny Yoro from Lille. As the new Premier League season approaches, manager Erik ten Hag has made it a priority to strengthen the team's defense, and United has been working hard to make it happen.
Their latest move has been a bid of €50 million for Yoro, which has been accepted by Lille. This is great news for United as their previous attempts to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton have been unsuccessful. Despite offering a whopping £45 million plus an additional £5 million in add-ons, Everton has been holding out for a fee closer to £70 million. But United is not giving up and is also working on the signing of Matthijs de Ligt, who has shown interest in joining the club. However, Bayern Munich is standing in the way with their demand of €50 million.
Yoro is not the only player on United's radar, as they face strong competition from other top clubs like Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. These clubs have also shown interest in the 18-year-old defender, making it a tough competition for United.
But according to L'Equipe's Nabil Djellit, United has made a formal offer of €50 million plus add-ons for Yoro, and it has been accepted by Lille. This is a significant step in their pursuit of the talented youngster. However, there is a slight twist as Yoro's preference is to join Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League holders. While United's offer is considered superior to Madrid's, Yoro has his heart set on joining the Spanish giants this summer.
Recent reports from Marca, a Madrid-based newspaper, have also claimed that United made a fresh approach last week, but Yoro's stance remains the same. He is waiting for Madrid to reach an agreement with Lille. However, Madrid is not willing to go above €40 million plus add-ons for the highly-rated French Under-21 international.
Yoro has been making waves in the football world, and even France's Under-21 coach Thierry Henry has taken notice. He praised the youngster's performance and work ethic, saying that he has been a standout player for Lille. Despite being young and inexperienced, Yoro has shown great potential and has been a regular starter for his team. Henry also mentioned that Yoro is a professional and well-mannered player, making him a likable figure.
Overall, it is clear that Manchester United is determined to secure Yoro's signature, and with their latest bid being accepted by Lille, they are one step closer to making it happen. However, they will have to face tough competition from other top clubs, and it remains to be seen if Yoro will choose United or his preferred destination, Real Madrid.
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