Real Madrid will consider signing a Portuguese defender if Leny Yoro joins Manchester United

Real Madrid is in the market for a new central defender this summer, following the departures of Nacho Fernandez (to Al-Qadsiah) and Rafa Marin (to Napoli). Leny Yoro is their main target, but it is far from certain that the 18-year-old rising star will join from Lille.

Earlier this week, Manchester United had an offer accepted for Yoro, who now has to decide whether to move to the Premier League giants, or wait for Real Madrid – his preference. Should he head to Manchester, alternative options will be considered by Los Blancos' sporting department.

According to reports in Germany, as covered by MD, Diogo Leite is on the list of defensive targets of Real Madrid. The 25-year-old was linked with a move to the Spanish capital in January following David Alaba's ACL injury, but nothing materialised. On this occasion, it could be different.

Real Madrid He will pray for Yoro to reject Man United, and while waiting for his decision, negotiations with Lille have begun. In the next week or so, it may be known whether he will need to look at alternative targets.