According to the Sky Sports reporter Sheth Dharmesh, manchester united have made initial contact with French club Lille to sign defender Leny Yoro this summer.
Manchester United are currently searching for a new central defender. EvertonJarrad Branthwaite has been the top target of the hierarchy, but they have yet to agree a deal with the Toffees. The Merseyside side are currently demanding £70m for the centre-back, while United are demanding reluctant to pay £43 million.
sheath He now claims that the Red Devils have made initial contact with Lille over Yoro. It is one of the many alternatives that the club is considering given Everton's refusal to lower the price they are asking for Branthwaite.
Great talent
United are currently focused on signing emerging talent rather than established big-name stars. They were determined to reach a deal with Everton for Branthwaite, but the Toffees refused to compensate despite their financial problems.
If there is no progress in negotiations in the coming days, United could quickly turn their attention to Yoro, one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe. The 18-year-old recently had a brilliant season with Lille.
The teenager was exceptional with his distribution and completed 92% of his passes in Ligue 1. He also won 65% of his aerial duels, achieving almost 4 recoveries and 3 clearances per game with Lille in the French top flight.
Lille is willing to sell him for about £42 million. Yoro's current contract expires at the end of next season, but he would still represent a bargain, considering his maturity at his age and the potential to become an elite star.
United will not be alone in the search for the talented child prodigy with Liverpool and real Madrid among his admirers. United appear most willing to pay the fee and could lure him with the guarantee of regular first-team football.
With Raphael Varane about to be released transfer Next month, Yoro could be assured of a starting job by the manager. Erik ten Hagwho is no stranger to utilizing emerging talents in his defence, having done so regularly at Ajax.
