Even at barely 18, the defender has been a vital member of Lille’s squad.
Ben Jacobs exclusively told GIVEMESPORT that Liverpool and Manchester United may have a slight advantage over Real Madrid in the race for Lille star Leny Yoro. Both teams are seeking a center-back during the current transfer window, and they have made their intentions known ahead of a busy Premier League season.
Yoro has made 32 of a possible 34 appearances in Ligue 1 under Paulo Fonseca, as Lille secured their spot in the Champions League qualifying rounds. Yoro has emerged as a star in the league. The 18-year-old’s excellent performances have him being touted as a player who is much beyond his years in terms of maturity, experience, and stature.
Although Liverpool and United have been linked with a bid for Yoro’s services in recent weeks, it is no secret that the player would love to join Real.
According to a story in The Sun, Yoro might receive a £51 million proposal from United in the upcoming weeks. Meanwhile, Liverpool is reportedly “actively pursuing” a move for the young French player, Fabrizio Romano said, with Real thinking Yoro to be “the next big thing.”
Yoro’s agreement has been shelved for the time being because it’s obviously a cat and mouse game thus far, especially considering that United is rumored to be at least closer to signing Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich and maybe returning to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton.
Speaking only to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs affirmed that Real Madrid led the race to sign Yoro, but Liverpool and United might have the upper hand if they made Lille a better offer. In that case, Yoro might have to decide between joining Real Madrid for the upcoming season or staying in England. He declared: