Liverpool, Man Utd try again for defender

July 9, 2024Ligue 1

Liverpool and Manchester United have reportedly pushed again in the last few days for the potential transfer of Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro, though the talented French defender is said to favour Real Madrid.

Yoro has shone in Ligue 1 and looks like a player with immense potential and maturity beyond his years, so it’s little surprise to see so much interest in him this summer, while the player himself is dreaming big and holding out for Real Madrid over anyone else, according to Fabrizio Romano.

See below for Romano’s latest update on the Yoro saga in his post on X, formerly Twitter, with the Italian journalist also still mentioning efforts by the likes of Liverpool, Man Utd and Paris Saint-Germain…

??? Real Madrid remain confident on Leny Yoro deal as the player’s giving them absolute priority, his dream is Real.

PSG, Liverpool and also Man United have been insisting again in the last 10 days, Yoro’s waiting for Real Madrid.

Negotiations ongoing with Lille. pic.twitter.com/l46thrcsb4

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2024

It seems Liverpool and United’s efforts may be in vain, however, as Yoro is prioritising a move to the Bernabeu despite the strong interest from two of the biggest clubs in the Premier League.

Yoro won’t necessarily have the final day on this, however, as Romano notes that Real and Lille are still negotiating, so it remains to be seen if they can reach an agreement and finalise this deal between the clubs.

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Author : Mark Brus

Publish date : 2024-07-09 09:22:02

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