Following the exit of Nacho Fernandez who played as the centre – back for Real Madrid, the club have drawn a clear plan to reinforce the defensive unit this summer.
Real Madrid, the La liga Champions are remain confident on signing Leny Olivier Yoro a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Lille.
The defender giving Real Madrid an absolute priority, and his dream is Real Madrid.
In a statement seen by Newsreportzim.com, the renowned Italian sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Real Madrid remain confident on Leny Yoro deal as the player’s giving them absolute priority.
“Real Madrid remain confident on Leny Yoro deal as the player’s giving them absolute priority, his dream is Real.
PSG, Liverpool and also Man United have been insisting again in the last 10 days, Yoro’s waiting for Real Madrid,” the statement reads.
Club to club negotiations with Lille were on the card. Real Madrid has already set aside over €55 million for the services of Yoro.
However, Manchester United are in contact with the representatives of Leny Yoro as they wait to see whether Real Madrid can get a deal over the line, Fabrizio Romano confirmed.
The Red Devils are in need of defensive reinforcement this summer following the departure of Raphael Varane and the ongoing fitness concerns over Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez. Victor Lindelof also faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford.