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At this time, it is common knowledge that Real Madrid is keen to acquire Leny Yoro from LOSC Lille during the summer transfer window. Yoro is now playing for Lille.
Given the probability that Nacho Fernandez will leave the club in the summer, the center defender, who is just 18 years old, is the most desirable player to acquire in order to strengthen the defensive department.
However, Los Blancos are not the only club interested in the young center-back; a number of the best clubs from all around Europe are also looking into him.
Liverpool and Manchester United are making a push, but Real Madrid is the favorite.
In point of fact, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Liverpool and Manchester United are both exerting a great deal of effort in order to acquire the services of Leny Yoro; nevertheless, even these two clubs acknowledge that Real Madrid is the leader in the competition.
Just earlier today, we revealed that the French superstar, who is just 18 years old, has a preference for Real Madrid over Paris Saint-Germain and other potential suitors as well.
Olivier Letang, the president of Lille, has confirmed that the young player would be leaving the club in the summer. Although Yoro’s contract with Lille is set to expire the next year, he has decided not to sign a renewal.
The fact that Yoro was there at Wembley Stadium for Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League final match against Borussia Dortmund has only helped to bolster the assumption that he will eventually join the Spanish giants, even if a transfer does not take place right away.
For a considerable amount of time, Real Madrid has been keeping a close eye on Yoro, with top scout Juni Calafat taking a particular interest in the current situation.
It is the opinion of the scouting department that the player should be signed regardless of his price or any reservations about how they would instantly integrate into the group. Those who work at the club consider him to be a “generational talent.”
Since that time, there have been many conversations with the Frenchman’s camp, with CEO Jose Angel Sanchez serving as the person in charge of initiating the conversations. In addition, they have been given highly encouraging signs about his plans to become a member of the club.
On the other hand, sports clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United are not deterred by this fact and see Yoro as a one-of-a-kind market opportunity that they just cannot pass up. As a result, it is essential to observe how the situation evolves over the next several weeks.
