Liverpool are in advanced negotiations to sign Leny Yoro from Lille offering £114k per week, Real Madrid and Manchester United are rivals for the gifted defender.
Liverpool eyeing Leny Yoro
Leny Yoro a highly regarded 18-year-old defender for LOSC Lille are reportedly in advanced talks with Liverpool per Caught Offside.
Following an exceptional season with Lille where he scored two goals and helped to keep 13 clean sheets in 32 Ligue 1 appearances, the young star has drawn interest from several elite European clubs.
Yoro’s standout performances and potential have made him a top target for Liverpool who are contemplating the purchase of a new center-back.
Lille’s Wonderkid
Yoro is Liverpool’s main defensive reinforcement and they have already begun negotiating a deal to bring him to Anfield.
The Reds are prepared to extend a competitive contract proposal valued at approximately €7 million annually or £114000 per week.
Liverpool are determined to secure the services of the young defender as evidenced by this substantial financial commitment.
Yoro’s current contract with Lille expires at the end of the following season and Lille are willing to get a transfer fee of approximately £42 million to acquire the player this summer.
A Transfer Saga on the Rise
Liverpool though has fierce competition if they want Yoro. The French young player is also a target for Manchester United who will speak with the player later this month about a possible deal.
Real Madrid has shown interest in Yoro and the La Liga powerhouse has also stated that he would prefer to relocate there.
In order to complete the transaction and outmaneuver both Real Madrid and Manchester United Liverpool will need to overcome these obstacles.
Acquiring a player of Yoro’s calibre who is predicted to rank among the world’s best defenders would be a huge coup for Liverpool and significantly improve their defensive lineup going forward.
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