Leny Yoro is not only chased by Real Madrid, Manchester United would also look for the defender for this price

Many big European clubs are hoping to sign the next big star players that will shine in the next decade. Although the clubs are attracted to the talented attackers in the transfer market at the moment, some are also intrigued by signing some of the most exciting young defenders that could be crucial for their team's future. Leny Yoro is one of Europe's most exciting young defenders, and Real Madrid has chased him. The French defender also wants to join Los Blancos, but now other teams are willing to offer him more money as well as raise a bid for the player to Lille. Relevo reports that Manchester United are very interested in Leny Yoro. Real Madrid and several Premier League teams are also there. For now, the player's interest in succeeding at Real Madrid prevails, but Lille remain firm on their high demands. The Premier League club won't have. Raphael Varane next season, and they see Yoro as the perfect replacement. Manchester United could offer Lille more than $50 million to get ahead of Real Madrid in signing the defender.

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A couple of weeks ago, Express reported that Lille had turned down a $50 million bid from an unnamed Premier League club for Leny Yoro, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United but is said to prefer a transfer to Real Madrid. Many believe it to be Manchester United, who are desperate to sign a center-back this summer as Varane left and want to upgrade in that position.

Yoro's contract with Lille expires in the summer of 2025. His priority is Real Madrid; however, the price tag that Lille has on him pushes Los Blancos away. Lille wants around $60 million for the young French defender, and Real Madrid wants to pay around $35 million. The Athletic reports that Yoro is open to staying another year at Lille in order to join Real Madrid next year as a free agent.

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Leny Yoro's season with Lille

Leny Yoro played a total of 44 matches for Lille this past season across all competitions. He scored three goals for Lille and played seven games in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Lille finished 4th in the Ligue 1 table with 59 points.