Manchester United are planning to sign multiple centre-backs during this summer’s transfer window.
The Red Devils are already in advanced talks with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt and they are optimistic of landing his signature in the near future.
The club are also aiming to sign another young central defender and it has been reported that Lille have accepted their £42 million bid for teenager Leny Yoro.
According to Florian Plettenberg, United are now hopeful that Yoro will give them his commitment soon.
The club have discussed an initial five-year contract for the wonderkid. The 18-year-old is set to decide between United and Real Madrid in the next few days.
The Red Devils confirmed the signing of striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna yesterday and there could be several more arrivals in the coming weeks.
It may not be long before De Ligt makes the switch from Bayern to reunite with manager Erik ten Hag.
Yoro is another player at the top of their transfer wishlist. He is viewed as a ‘unique market opportunity‘ and the club appear in pole position to land him ahead of Madrid.
Los Blancos have made it clear that they won’t pay more than £34m for Yoro, considering his present contract with Les Dogues expires at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Madrid are reluctant to raise their package. The Spanish club are hopeful that Yoro will stay at Lille this summer such that they can sign him on a pre-contract in January.
In our opinion, the ‘very ambitious‘ youngster is unlikely to run down his contract out of respect for his boyhood club. He is most likely to leave for a good transfer fee.
Lille would ideally want a quick deal to find a suitable replacement. Hence, United should be positive about their chances of landing the 18-year-old in the coming days.
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