manchester united they are supposedly interested in signing Liverpool target and LOSC Lille star Leny Yoro this summer, according to transfer well-informed person Dean Jones.
After deciding to continue with Erik ten Hag As a coach, the Red Devils have apparently begun to accelerate their efforts to strengthen the team for next season.
It appears that Man Utd are prioritizing strengthening their defensive department following the departure of Raphael Varane, as they have already been in talks with Everton sign Jarrad Branthwaite after reaching a personal agreement with him.
However, writing in GiveMeSport, jones has reported that Branthwaite is not the only option on United's radar as they plan to sign more than one centre-back and are also interested in buying Yoro.
The journalist further states that it is very likely that Yoro will leave Lille this summer so that the Red Devils can secure his signature in this transfer window.
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However, the transfer source says Liverpool are also interested in signing him, so Ten Hag's side will face stiff competition from their arch-rivals to secure any potential deal for him.
Jones also claims that Yoro is in real MadridHe is also on the radar, but they are not moving forward with an agreement to sign him at the moment. Therefore, Man Utd or Liverpool could manage to acquire him this summer.
Lille are reportedly willing to let their academy graduate leave the club as he is about to enter the final year of his current contract, but they want a fee of around £42 million.
Liverpool are said to be interested in signing a new defender as a possible replacement for Joel Matip, who will leave the club as a free agent at the end of this month.
Yoro, who is 6ft 3in tall, is fast, strong, excellent in the air, comfortable playing out from the back, efficient in defensive contributions and also reads the game well.
He is considered one of the best young defenders in the world at the moment and signing a player of his qualities would be a huge coup for Liverpool or Manchester United if either club were to acquire him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the record first division The champions or the Merseyside club may eventually secure the Frenchman's signature in this transfer window to strengthen their defensive line.
