Manchester United poised to make major bid for Lille’s young star Leny Yoro

Manchester United is poised to offer nearly €60 million for Lille's star center-back, with Real Madrid also showing interest but advising patience.

Leny Yoro Gains Manchester United Interest
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United are prepared to present an offer nearing €60 million (£51m/$65m) for the talented center-back Leny Yoro from Lille, according to Marca. Real Madrid is also expressing interest in the 18-year-old, but they advise patience regarding a potential move to Spain.

With a focus on bolstering their defensive lineup for the upcoming season, Manchester United has prioritized the 18-year-old as one of their primary targets. However, Real Madrid is hesitant to make an immediate offer and has advised the player’s agent against accepting any bids from Old Trafford.

The allure of the reigning European champions compared to a team that has faced challenges in asserting dominance in English football over the past decade may influence Yoro’s decision. Yet, the young player might find it easier to secure playing time under Erik ten Hag at United compared to Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid.

Yoro had an exceptional season with Lille, securing a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1. He featured in 32 matches in France’s top division and is currently enjoying a well-deserved break. Both Madrid and United are actively shaping their recruitment strategies in anticipation of the 2024-25 campaign.

Leny Yoro

Leny Yoro

Defender, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 19

190 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 32 2 Missed
Minutes 2672 83.5 Avg
Goals 2 0.1 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 10 0.3 Avg
Passes 1862 58.285.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 5 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 32 times for 2672 minutes for Ligue 1.

Leny Yoro scored 2 goals for LOSC Lille. He procured no assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Ligue 1. In the last match LOSC Lille drew 2-2 against Nice.

LOSC Lille performance and stats

LOSC Lille

Manager: Paulo Rodrigues Fonseca
Rank 3rd
Win 16
Draw 10
Loss 7
Goals 50-32
Diff 18
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 2
Loss 0
Goals 10-2
Diff 8

LOSC Lille is currently 3rd in the Ligue 1 with 58 points.

In the last 34 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 11 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, LOSC Lille drawn 2-2 against Nice.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 50 goals and conceding 32.​

Casimiro

Carlos Henrique Casimiro

Defender, Midfielder

BrazilBrazil

Age: 32

185 cm

84 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 3 3 Missed
Minutes 291 97.0 Avg
Goals 1 0.3 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 1 0.3 Avg
Passes 203 67.780.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 3 times for 291 minutes for FA Cup.

Casimiro scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 8th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United won 2-1 against Manchester City.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United

Manager: Erik ten Hag
Rank 8th
Win 16
Draw 6
Loss 14
Goals 52-56
Diff -4
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 4
Goals 12-15
Diff -3