July 16th 2024.
Leny Yoro, the talented centre-back from Lille, has caught the attention of Manchester United. According to reports from France, the Premier League club has made a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of the 18-year-old, beating out competition from Real Madrid.
It's no secret that United is in need of a new central defender this summer, and Yoro has made it onto their shortlist alongside other promising names like Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich and Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. The Red Devils have reportedly submitted a bid of €50 million for Yoro, which has been accepted by Lille. However, they still have some convincing to do in order to bring the young defender to Old Trafford.
One major obstacle in United's pursuit of Yoro is the allure of Real Madrid. The Frenchman is said to prefer a move to the Spanish giants, who are currently the holders of the Champions League title. However, Madrid has yet to match United's offer, with their highest bid standing at €20 million.
Despite Yoro's initial hesitation, it seems that he is now reconsidering United's approach. According to sources, the defender is in talks with the Premier League club regarding his salary demands. Additionally, members of Yoro's entourage are pushing for him to make the move to United, as they believe he could quickly establish himself in the starting lineup under manager Erik ten Hag.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich has not ruled out the possibility of losing de Ligt to United. The German club's sporting director, Christoph Freund, stated that the transfer window is still long and anything could happen. While they currently have a strong squad, there is always a chance that some players may leave the club. As for de Ligt, there is a lot of speculation surrounding his future, but Bayern cannot comment on it at this time.
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