Man Utd identify Leny Yoro as one of the main summer targets
According to a Spanish media AS, manchester united They have identified Lille centre-back, Leny Yoro, as one of their priorities for the summer transfer window.
The 18-year-old has established himself as an important player in Lille's starting eleven and is currently a regular starter at the heart of their defence. His actions have attracted the attention of real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain and AS They claim that Man United have recently expressed interest in signing him.
The same source assures that INEOS and United have placed it as one of their priorities for the summer. Lille are not interested in losing their prized asset, but would accept a huge fee to do so. The Ligue 1 club are reluctant to sell to direct league rival PSG, offering additional incentive for both United and Madrid this summer.
Great talent
Yoro has been Lille's breakout star in the current campaign. He has been phenomenal from the right central defensive position with very consistent performances. The teenager has accumulated 55 passes by appearance in Ligue 1 for the French club. He has had a 92% approval rate in the process.
The young centre-back has also impressed with his ability to win the majority of his duels. He has also cleared his lines to good effect and made vital recoveries when backtracking. No wonder he is in high demand. United could take on Madrid directly to sign him during the next transfer window.
United could have an advantage over Carlo Ancelotti's men as they could secure the youngster a starting spot. Head coach of the Red Devils Erik ten Hag has repeatedly said that “if they are good enough, they are old enough.” He has already set an example by starting with Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho this season.
The Dutch manager should have no qualms about putting Yoro in the starting line-up on a consistent basis if United were to secure his signature in the summer. Yoro could be Raphael Varane's successor, as the Frenchman's contract expires on June 30. could cost a fee of around £60m that United would have to pay.
