Manchester United are currently engaged in advanced negotiations with Bayern Munich over Matthijs de Ligt, with confidence high that they will secure his signing imminently. Additionally, the club is pursuing another promising young central defender, reportedly having had a £42 million bid accepted by Lille for 18-year-old Leny Yoro.
According to insights from Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United are optimistic about Yoro committing to them in the near future.
They have proposed an initial five-year contract for the talented teenager, who faces a decision between joining United or Real Madrid in the coming days.
Recently, Manchester United finalized the acquisition of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, signaling potential further arrivals in the upcoming weeks.
There’s anticipation that De Ligt will soon reunite with manager Erik ten Hag after his potential move from Bayern Munich.
Yoro is a top priority for Manchester United in this transfer window, seen as a unique opportunity in the market. The club is leading the race for his signature ahead of Real Madrid, who have indicated a maximum offer of £34 million due to Yoro’s contract with Lille expiring in 2024/25.
Real Madrid prefers Yoro to stay at Lille this season to potentially secure him on a pre-contract in January. However, it’s believed that Yoro, out of respect for his current club, is unlikely to let his contract run down, preferring to secure a move for a substantial transfer fee.
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