Man United is still pressing for an exciting transfer after Liverpool withdrew out of the deal.
Manchester United remain determined to secure the transfer of Lille defender Leny Yoro this summer, despite Liverpool stepping back from the deal.
Yoro, a highly talented young player, appears to be inclined towards a move to Real Madrid. This preference led Liverpool to withdraw from the competition for his signature. However, Manchester United are still hopeful of persuading Yoro to reconsider, as reported by The Athletic.
In addition to Yoro, the Red Devils are also eyeing Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt. According to The Athletic, it is unlikely that United will sign both defenders.
The situation remains dynamic, and it’s possible that United might abandon their pursuit of De Ligt if they succeed in attracting Yoro to Old Trafford. Securing Yoro would be a significant coup for United, as the young Frenchman has recently made a strong impression in Ligue 1 and is viewed as a future star in global football.
The Athletic highlights that Yoro has been compared to Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, indicating that any club landing him would be securing a potential world-class player for the future.
Yoro’s ambition to join Real Madrid is understandable, but if the Spanish giants are not prepared to make a substantial offer this summer, other clubs may have a chance to enter the fray. With Yoro’s contract at Lille set to expire next summer, the club is under pressure to sell the 18-year-old now to avoid losing him for free. Manchester United will hope this urgency works in their favor.
If United succeed, Liverpool might regret not pushing harder for Yoro.
