Lille defender Leny Yoro is currently flying on his way to Manchester to complete his signing for United, according to a report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
EXCLUSIVE: Leny Yoro flying to UK to take medical + finalise personal terms as Man Utd push to complete signing from Lille. 18yo defender initially favoured #RMFC but #LOSC accepted initial €62m #MUFC bid – still work to do but now close @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Vz5gTFH2Xx
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 17, 2024
Real Madrid had targeted Yoro as the ideal player to add some depth to their defensive line and while some reports from Spain suggested that the young center-back had decided to play for Los Blancos, it now looks like he’s going to become a Red Devil.
If that ends up being the case, Real Madrid will have to look elsewhere for another center-back. After Nacho’s departure and Alaba’s injury, Madrid will definitely need more bodies for their defensive line, with Rudiger and Militao currently being the team’s only available center-backs.