Lille defender Lenny Yoro is attracting plenty of interest at the start of the summer transfer window, with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool all linked.
The 18-year-old is poised to leave the Ligue 1 side this summer as he enters the final year of his contract at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Despite his young age, Yoro is already experienced at the highest level after starting 30 games in the top flight of French football during the 2023/24 season. The player also featured in the Europa Conference League - before his side were knocked out by Aston Villa on penalties in the quarter-finals.
Given his performances on the European stage and in Ligue 1, Yoro is now attracting the interest of top clubs across the world with Real, Liverpool and United all touted as possible destinations.
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Lille had initially set an asking price of around £50 million but have since lowered the figure to £34 million, given his contract is running down.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, the player has now revealed his preferred choice of team for a possible summer transfer. Yoro is eager to join the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham and Madrid as Los Blancos continue their strong recruitment drive.
Experienced centre-back Nacho Fernandez is set to leave the Bernabeu Stadium after spending 17 years at the club, which could make room for Yoro to join Carlo Ancelotti's defensive ranks ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
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Elsewhere, United have also been linked with a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, although the £70 million asking price for the 21-year-old could prove to be a stumbling block.
Despite his preference, Erik ten Hag and his United squad remain 'firmly' in the hunt for his signature, with new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe pledging to sign young, promising players in his first transfer window.
Topics: Ligue 1, Transfer News, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool
Patrick Rowe