Manchester United are being ‘aggressive’ in their transfer approach for Lille defender Leny Yoro, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Man Utd have had a bid accepted by Lille for the young French centre-back, but that Real Madrid remain confident that they’re the favourites for this deal.
Yoro himself wants to join Real Madrid, so the Spanish giants remain optimistic about their chances, and are prepared to wait for the player if need be, rather than paying up and meeting Lille’s demands for the 18-year-old this summer.
Obviously from Lille’s perspective, they want to avoid the possibility of losing Yoro on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer, so they’re now pushing for the teenager to accept the chance to join United.
Romano does not believe this will be a wasted effort by MUFC, even if they don’t end up being able to persuade Yoro to join them over Real, with the club showing their ‘aggressive’ transfer strategy.
Yoro transfer: Man United’s aggressive approach praised by Romano
Leny Yoro Manchester United bid has been accepted by Lille
“Another big story from yesterday was Man United’s official bid for Leny Yoro, which was accepted by Lille,” Romano said.
“The club president Olivier Letang is now pushing for Yoro to join Man United, as that is now the best proposal they have on the table – it’s €50m plus add-ons that could take the deal up to €60m.
“So, Man United are offering big money to Lille to anticipate all the other clubs, but now the decision is for Yoro. Lille hope he will decide to go Old Trafford, but Real Madrid are still there, they are still confident and feel they are in control. Why? Because Real Madrid have been very clear – the only way to close the deal is on their conditions, they will not over-pay for Yoro when he’s due to be out of contract next summer.
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Author : Mark Brus
Publish date : 2024-07-10 07:54:02
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