Real Madrid dealt transfer blow as Manchester United have €50m bid accepted for top target: Reports
LOSC Lille have reportedly accepted Manchester United's bid worth €50 million for Leny Yoro, who has also been linked with Real Madrid. However, the youngster's priority is to join the Spanish giants and hence, the move isn't finalised yet.
Yoro has been heavily linked with a move to Carlo Ancelotti's side in recent months. The interest grew following Nacho Fernandez's decision to leave on a free transfer and join Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah. However, Los Blancos are unwilling to overpay for the French defender.
Amidst all this, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported on X that Lille have accepted a €50 million bid from Manchester United. He wrote:
"Manchester United formal bid worth over €50m for Leny Yoro has been accepted by Lille today. Lille, insisting with Yoro to accept Man Utd as it’s best proposal on their table.
"Leny Yoro has always given priority to Real Madrid, waiting for them. Decision up to Yoro."
The Red Devils saw Raphael Varane leave this summer upon the expiration of his contract. Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire's future is also up in the air as the club look to strengthen their defense. They have identified Yoro as a prime target.
The Frenchman came through Lille's academy and has already impressed at the senior level despite being 18 years old. He made 44 appearances across competitions last season, helping Lille qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid reportedly unfazed by Manchester United's bid for Leny Yoro
While Lille have accepted Manchester United's €50 million bid, Leny Yoro hasn't so far. Fabrizio Romano has reported that Real Madrid are unfazed by the bid as they are aware of being the Frenchman's priority.
Romano wrote:
"Real Madrid remain very relaxed and calm on Leny Yoro case even after Man United bid. Real are aware of Yoro’s preference to join them; deal to be done this summer at their conditions, below €60m…or happy to wait until June 2025 to sign Yoro as free agent."
Yoro's current deal with Lille expires in 2025 and he will be a free agent next year if he doesn't sign an extension. The French side are trying to persuade him to accept Manchester United's project.
The Red Devils, meanwhile, have also been linked with the likes of Bayern Munich's Mathijs de Ligt and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite (via Fabrizio Romano).