Real Madrid will not cough up more than €40 million to sign Leny Yoro, which might provide a window of opportunity for Liverpool and Manchester United.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Leny Yoro is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. However, the Merengues do not want to overpay to secure the services of the French defensive sensation, setting a spending limit of €40 million. Meanwhile, the LOSC Lille prodigy is also a target for Liverpool and Manchester United.
The rise and rise of Leny Yoro
Leny Yoro has become the talk of the town after an excellent 2023/24 campaign. The Frenchman had already raised eyebrows after making his first-team debut for LOSC Lille as a 16-year-old. However, he has captured the attention of the who’s who of European football after this past season.
The 18-year-old was a mainstay at the back for LOSC Lille in the 2023/24 season, amassing over 3,500 minutes of game time across 44 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with three goals. Meanwhile, Yoro’s progress has not gone unnoticed, alerting several high-profile clubs, including Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
High in demand
Real Madrid will likely delve into the market for a centre-back this summer amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of Nacho and Rafa Marin. The duo’s departure will leave Carlo Ancelotti with only three centre-backs. So, it behoves Real Madrid to sign a centre-back, with Yoro emerging as a viable target.
However, while the Merengues are the front-runners to sign Leny Yoro, they will not break the bank to secure his services, setting a spending limit of €40 million. Real Madrid’s stance might provide a window of opportunity for Liverpool and Manchester United, with both clubs vying for Yoro’s signature.
Both Liverpool and Manchester United are losing a star defender as a free agent, with Joel Matip and Raphael Varane ending their stints at the respective clubs. The two Premier League clubs have the funds to cough up more than €40 million to sign the LOSC Lille wonderkid.
Interestingly, Liverpool reportedly failed with a recent bid worth €50 million. So, Real Madrid’s spending limit of €40 million can come to bite the Spanish champions in the back. It will be interesting to see if the Reds and Manchester United pounce on the opportunity to sign the 18-year-old defensive sensation.
