Liverpool They are supposedly in a battle with real Madrid on a deal to sign LOSC Lille star Leny Yoro this summer, according to the daily mail.
After coming through Les Dogues' youth system, the 18-year-old made his senior debut a couple of years ago before establishing himself as a key player in his boyhood club's starting eleven.
The youngster enjoyed a stellar campaign in the just-concluded season, scoring two goals and keeping 13 clean sheets in 30 appearances in Ligue 1. So, having shown promising performances in the French top flight, the Frenchman has been attracting plenty attention before the summer window.
According to the report of daily mailLiverpool are interested in signing a new centre-back this summer following the departure of Joel Matip and also taking into account that Joe Gomes' long-term future is at stake.
The report further claims that Liverpool have earmarked Yoro as a key option to strengthen their defensive line and the defender is already aware of interest from the Merseyside club.
Battle
He daily mail He also claims that Lille want a fee of around £50m to sell their star, so Liverpool will have to pay a huge fee to sign the youngster. However, the report says that Real Madrid are also interested in signing him and are preparing to present a formal proposal after tomorrow's meeting. Champions League final.
He daily mail It is reported that Yoro is willing to move to the record European champions, so Los Blancos are looking to complete this deal for a fee of around £30m. Liverpool will therefore face stiff competition from the Spanish giants to secure any potential deal for him.
Furthermore, the daily mail He says PSG are also interested in signing him, but Liverpool and Real Madrid are currently ahead of Les Parisiens in this race.
Yoro, who stands 6ft 3in tall, is fast, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing out from the back and excellent at defensive contributions. He is considered one of the best young defenders in the world, so Yoro would be a big coup for Liverpool if they buy him. However, the Merseyside club will find it extremely difficult to sign the Lille star beating Real Madrid in this race.
