Manchester United is targeting Lille star Leny Yoro for defensive reinforcement in the upcoming transfer window, following a turbulent campaign and Raphael Varane’s departure. According to Marca, United has made a bid “above the market” worth £51m for the 18-year-old center-back. However, Yoro prefers a move to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have instructed Yoro and his representatives to be patient and resist higher bids from other clubs, as they view him as a “strategic” signing for the future. Contacts between the two sides continue, although Real Madrid have other transfer decisions to finalize, having recently secured Kylian Mbappe. United, seeking to revamp their squad after finishing eighth in the Premier League, are facing managerial uncertainty.

Erik ten Hag, despite winning the FA Cup, is under scrutiny, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe soon to announce a decision that will impact transfer activities. Yoro, a standout this season with three goals in 44 appearances, is a key target for both clubs, with Real Madrid appearing to have the edge due to the player’s preference.

Here is the skill highlight video of Leny Yoro. 

Leny Yoro

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 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.​

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