Real Madrid are unlikely to meet the asking price for Lille starlet Leny Yoro this summer

Real Madrid have suffered drastically from injuries this season, losing their starting pair from last campaign and at times down to just one form at a time. Therefore, it is not surprising that there was talk of reinforcements arriving in the summer – as tends to be the case in recent years, they are looking for the brightest young talent in their place in Leny Yoro.

The 18-year-old Lille defender has been very impressive in Ligue 1 this season, displaying all the talents a scout would want to see from a young centre-back. The latest in a string of brilliant young French centre-backs, Yoro has been tipped to outshine them all, and unsurprisingly has made it onto the radar of Europe's elite.

French giants Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and a variety of Premier League clubs have been linked with Yoro, the the latest of which is Manchester United. However Matteo Moretto he said that Real Madrid will not try to compete financially with their competition. Explain to The Daily Briefing that Los Blancos have been following Yoro for some time, with the teenager's deal next summer, Real Madrid see no reason to break the bank for him as he can leave for free next summer.

Several weeks ago, it was reported that Lille wanted around €60 million for the signing of Yoro this summer, with some saying it could be even more than that. Given their negotiating position, it would be a surprise if they accept a middle ground between their demands and what the clubs are offering. That said, if they can force an auction for Yoro, then it could play right into their hands.