Liverpool They have reportedly made some progress in their search for LOSC Lille star Leny Yoro this summer, according to the transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The youngster has attracted a lot of attention from a number of big clubs in Europe after enjoying a promising campaign with Les Dogues last season.
With the Merseyside club interested in signing a new centre-back this summer, they have been linked with a host of names, but the Frenchman appears to be their top option.
writing in the Daily information, Roman has reported that Liverpool have already 'confirmed their interest' in signing him and have taken 'some steps' to close the deal this summer.
However, the journalist affirms that Liverpool believes real Madrid They are currently the favorites to sign Yoro, but the Reds are ready to pounce on him if Los Blancos ultimately fail to secure his signature this summer.
Yoro to Liverpool
Romano wrote:
“Liverpool have already confirmed their interest and have taken some steps to sign the centre-back, but the first division The club has a feeling that Real Madrid will win the race for the player. “I can confirm that Liverpool will be there if the player fails to make the move to the La Liga champions.”
Yoro will reportedly leave Lille this summer as he has entered the final year of his current contract and is unlikely to sign an extension with his boyhood club.
Les Dogues are said to be willing to accept a fee of around £42 million For him, Liverpool will have to spend a considerable amount of money to sign their main target.
The 18-year-old, who stands 6ft 3in tall, is fast, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing out from the back, excellent in defensive contributions and also reads the game well.
The youngster possesses the attributes to become a top-class defender in the future, so it would be a huge coup for Liverpool if they were to acquire him.
However, it will be interesting to see if Arne Slot's team can eventually seal this deal by defeating Real Madrid in this race.
