It was reported earlier today that Nacho Fernandez would be leaving Real Madrid in the summer. As a result, the Merengues are expected to go after the acquisition of a new center defender with a better level of determination.
In spite of the fact that Rafa Marin is likely to return from his loan stint at Deportivo Alaves and join the first-team setup, it is generally anticipated that Real Madrid will acquire another center-back during the summer transfer window.
One of the “main targets” is Leny Yoro.
Since quite some time ago, there have been rumors circulating that Real Madrid is considering making a summer transfer for Leny Yoro, who now plays for Lille.
Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano adds that the Spanish capital club is considering the youthful prodigy, who is 18 years old, to be the “main target” for the center-back position. This further reinforces the view that was previously expressed.
There has been interest from a multitude of big teams, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, in Yoro, who is 18 years old and is now having a successful breakout season at Lille.
For their part, it is believed that Los Blancos have spoken with Jorge Mendes, Yoro’s agent, in order to take control of the issue and ultimately secure his signature.
There is no indication that Yoro is interested in signing a new contract with Lille, despite the fact that his current agreement with Lille is set to expire in the summer of 2025.
There is a strong possibility that he may leave the club, and some media sites have even said that Real Madrid might be the “best positioned” to acquire his services.
On the other hand, according to Romano, the price tag that Lille has established for their asset will be a significant factor in determining whether or not the relocation is successful.
When it comes to strengthening their center-back position, Yoro is without a doubt the player that Real Madrid is most interested in acquiring as a high priority.
*As of the date of publishing, the player value described in the headline was taken from transfermarkt.com.