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Leny Yoro decided to join Manchester United due to the club’s decisive £52M bid, rather than choosing Real Madrid because of their hesitation

Football — 07/18/2024

According to sources, Manchester United’s offer for Lille’s Leny Yoro of £52 million was accepted by the player’s club.

The 18-year-old defender has been one of United’s most recent targets at the position, but the club may still have to compete with a number of other clubs for his services.

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Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be interested in signing the talented adolescent, who has yet to decide on his future.

Manchester United are eager to make an early move for Lille defender Leny Yoro this summer

Last week, Mail Sport reported that United had tabled a bid that Lille is eager to pursue, as the club prepares to finish its transfer business ahead of next season.

 

According to the Guardian, Manchester United is currently talking with Yoro’s representatives in order to finalise the transaction.

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Manchester United are looking to make an early move for Lille defender Leny Yoro this summer.

 

Erik ten Hag is interested in bolstering his side's defensive ranks during the transfer window

Erik ten Hag is interested in strengthening his team’s defensive ranks during the transfer window.

However, Erik ten Hag may still miss out on signing the player, since Real Madrid is said to be his top choice.

 

However, the Spanish giants, who announced record signing Kylian Mbappe on Tuesday morning, are not expected to match United’s offer of £42 million plus £10 million in add-ons.

 

The club are also tracking defenders including Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite to add to the side

Real Madrid is thought to be more interested in waiting until the 18-year-old becomes a free agent next summer, prompting Lille to seek to complete United’s agreement as quickly as possible.

 

In addition to Yoro, Manchester United are interested in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt during the summer transfer window.

 

The club is also tracking defenders such as Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite to add to the squad.

This transfer market has already seen the club raise finances for future acquisitions by selling academy graduate Willy Kambwala to Villarreal and Mason Greenwood, whose £30 million move to Marseille has been agreed in principle.

 

United made their first major acquisition at Old Trafford on Sunday, securing Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for £36.5 million.