In the cutthroat world of football talent acquisition, Manchester United and Liverpool are locked in a fierce battle for Lille’s 18-year-old defensive gem, Leny Yoro. Dubbed “one of the best talents in the world” by Fabrizio Romano, the sought-after prodigy has also attracted interest from powerhouses like Real Madrid and PSG.
“Leny Yoro could be a name to watch for the summer. The talented young Lille centre-back is now represented by Jorge Mendes, one of the best agents in the world.
And Yoro is really one of the best talents in the world, he really is a fantastic centre-back.
For Lille, the idea is to keep the player until the end of the season, because they feel in the summer there is going to be a big fight between top clubs to sign Yoro.
Real Madrid have been in attendance multiple times to watch Yoro – they really like this boy, so let’s see if they will be in the race this summer.
For sure they are scouting the player, and also the new people in charge at Manchester United, with INEOS having an excellent relationship with Jorge Mendes.
💣💥 ❗🇫🇷 #LOSC 🔴⚪ #MUFC❗ Manchester United are preparing to make an opening bid for Lille defender Leny Yoro.
Journalist Fabrice Hawkins spilled the beans, revealing an official approach from Manchester United. Meanwhile, Liverpool, as reported earlier, is ‘drooling’ over Yoro, eager to shape his future.
With Yoro’s contract expiring in 2025, Lille anticipates a bidding war this summer. The price tag dance ranges from €80-90 million (£69-78 million) this month to €50-60 million (£43-52 million) in the summer.
Standing at 6ft 3, Yoro, with 39 Lille appearances and four France Under-21 caps, is poised to be the next football sensation. Henry said in November, via Le10Sport,
“What he is doing is extraordinary. Another young player who is having good matches. Warren Zaire-Emery attracts a little more attention by being at PSG, playing in the Champions League, he has just joined the A.
But it’s true that Leny is doing a huge job at the moment.”
According to Thierry Henry, Yoro’s extraordinary talent is destined for greatness, potentially gracing the ranks of Manchester United or Liverpool. The summer transfer saga unfolds, with Lille holding the cards for a lucrative deal.