BREAKING NEWS: According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United has stolen Real Madrid’s transfer target because co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to sign two significant players before preseason begins. According to Sky Sports, Manchester United and Real Madrid’s transfer target have reached a personal terms agreement that will see the latter sign a four-year contract earning £250,000 per week. Manchester United makes an excellent move to sign the Real Madrid target.

Manchester United have started the process of trying to sign Leny Yoro, as per recent reports. The young centre-back from Lille has had an impressive debut season in Ligue 1, earning a spot in the Team of the Season, and has become one of Europe’s most coveted defenders. With his contract ending next year, Lille’s president, Olivier Letang, confirmed last week that the 18-year-old will be allowed to leave this summer.

The pressing issue now is Yoro’s potential destination. Despite significant interest from numerous clubs over recent weeks and months, securing his transfer has been complicated.

Yoro has shown a strong preference for joining Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid has not yet made a decisive move, potentially avoiding a bidding war and possibly aiming to wait until his contract expires.

Manchester United’s interest in Yoro has become more definitive. Liverpool has also been closely associated with Yoro, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Yoro will only consider Liverpool if Real Madrid does not come forward.

Meanwhile, PSG and Manchester United are also in contention. Romano noted that until recently, Manchester United had merely expressed interest without taking substantial action.

This scenario seems to have evolved. According to Sky Sports, Manchester United has now officially contacted Yoro’s representatives, marking their first concrete step towards signing the young talent.

This change in strategy may be due to the realization that Everton is unlikely to lower their high €80+ million valuation of primary target Jarrad Branthwaite.

Additionally, Manchester United’s efforts to sign Jean-Clair Todibo have been hampered by UEFA, which has barred them from conducting business with Nice, a sister club.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to secure two major signings before the pre-season begins. Nonetheless, it remains uncertain whether Manchester United will be able to persuade Yoro to reject Real Madrid and join their team instead.