Jorge Mendes has reportedly offered Real Madrid the chance to sign French sensation Leny Yoro, valued at €80 million by LOSC Lille.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Leny Yoro is attracting interest from many top clubs from the Premier League apart from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. But Jorge Mendes has offered Real Madrid the chance to sign the French sensation, valued at €80 million by LOSC Lille.
The Advent of Leny Yoro
Leny Yoro is the latest highly-rated prospect to emerge from the conveyor belt of talent in France. The 18-year-old is a graduate of LOSC Lille’s youth division and is already a mainstay at the back for Les Dogues. In addition, he currently turns out for France’s under-21 team.
Yoro has amassed nearly 2,000 minutes of game time thus far this season, turning out 23 times while chipping in with three goals. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
A Man in Demand
Many Premier League bigwigs are keen on signing Leny Yoro. The French sensation is also a target for Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. But Real Madrid will have the chance to land him, with Jorge Mendes offering his services to Los Blancos. Meanwhile, Lille will demand €80 million to part ways with him.
Real Madrid will delve into the market for a centre-back in the summer transfer window. While Eder Militao will be a long-term solution at the heart of the defence, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Nacho are on the wrong side of 30. In addition, Nacho has entered the final six months of his contract with Real Madrid.
Will Real Madrid Sign Leny Yoro?
Meanwhile, Alaba will return from a long-term knee injury next season. So, it behoves Real Madrid to invest in a young centre-back to be Militao’s long-term central defensive partner. Leny Yoro can thus be a viable target for Los Blancos. But Florentino Perez is not convinced about the youngster’s qualities.
Shelling out €80 million on a player requires conviction. So, unless Mendes can convince Real Madrid of his valuation, a deal will unlikely materialise. But Premier League bigwigs will remain in the hunt apart from Bayern Munich and PSG.
