Liverpool and Manchester United are hoping to lure Leny Yoro to the Premier League despite strong interest from Real Madrid, The Pitch Prospect has learned.
The 18-year-old currently plays for Ligue 1 club Lille and is considered one of the most promising central defenders in Europe.
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Yoro started 30 league games last season but could face a move away this summer as his contract expires next June.
Liverpool and United are interested in a move but could face strong competition from one of the Spanish giants.
It is clear that the Premier League giants believe that Real Madrid could win the race for Yoro.
He was at Wembley to watch Los Blancos win their record-breaking 15th Champions League title against Borussia Dortmund.
It is reportedly assumed that he will move to Madrid, although Paris Saint-Germain is also very interested in the teenager.
Yoro came through Lille’s youth team and made his first-team debut in May 2022 at the age of 16 years, six months and one day.
He made another 15 appearances in the 2022/23 season before proving to be a consistent starter last season.
The teenager has also represented France at various youth levels, most recently for the U23s in a friendly win over Ivory Coast.
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Liverpool and United will be looking to strengthen their squads this summer ahead of the new season, but both could be without Yoro.
The Reds are preparing for life under new boss Arne Slot, who has now officially taken up his job, succeeding club legend Jürgen Klopp.
After a disappointing season and despite winning the FA Cup, United could see a number of arrivals and departures during the transfer window.
On Monday it was announced that Erik ten Hag will remain as manager at Old Trafford after a long period of uncertainty about his future.