Real Madrid will reportedly send scouts to watch 18-year-old LOSC Lille defensive prodigy Leny Yoro in action this month.
According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Leny Yoro is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The 18-year-old defensive prodigy is rising in prominence with every passing game. And the Merengues have planned a fresh scouting mission to watch the LOSC Lille wonderkid in action this month.
Leny Yoro and his Journey So Far
Leny Yoro has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the world since breaking into the first-team squad at LOSC Lille. The French whizkid made his first-team debut for Les Dogues as a 16-year-old in May 2022. Since then, he has come leaps and bounds at the Ligue 1 club.
The 18-year-old has become a mainstay at the back for LOSC Lille this season, turning out 28 times thus far while finding the back of the net thrice. Meanwhile, Yoro’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Several Premier League bigwigs are keen on signing Leny Yoro, with Chelsea recently dispatching scouts to watch him in action last month. The teenage sensation is also a target for Paris Saint-Germain, who will look to secure his services this summer. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will also aim to land him ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Real Madrid Want Leny Yoro
Real Madrid’s interest in Yoro is understandable, considering they are in the market for a young centre-back. David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Nacho are on the wrong side of 30, with the Spaniard in the final months of his contract. In addition, Alaba will return from a long-term knee when the 2024/25 season begins.
So, it behoves Real Madrid to invest in a centre-back in the summer transfer window, with Leny Yoro emerging as a viable target. And Los Blancos will soon dispatch a scouting mission to watch the 18-year-old defensive prodigy in action for Lille.
With PSG also interested in signing Yoro, Real Madrid cannot take the situation lightly. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the Ligue 1 champions and the Premier League bigwigs to his signature.
