‘Insisting’… Real Madrid are now eyeing ‘extraordinary’ £60m Manchester City target this summer

Redaction Simon Brett with Tom Procter
Published on 2024-03-21 18:00:00

Manchester City are facing competition for Lille defender Leny Yoro from Real Madrid, their Champions League quarter-final opponents. City have been linked with Yoro in recent months and were reportedly put off by his £60 million price tag. Real Madrid has now joined the hunt for Yoro and are sending scouts to monitor him in France. Yoro’s quality and potential have caught the attention of top clubs, with Real Madrid hoping to sign him this summer.

Yoro broke through to Lille’s first team in 2022 and has been a regular this season, making 35 appearances across all competitions. He has been ranked 10th in Goal’s NXGN list of best young talents in football and has received praise from Lille’s manager as “extraordinary.” Real Madrid’s interest in Yoro poses a problem for Manchester City, as the allure of playing for a club like Real Madrid could be enticing for the young defender, especially with their strong French contingent.

City will have to compete with Real Madrid and possibly Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Yoro’s signature. While City are currently one of the best teams in the world, the historical appeal and reputation of clubs like Real Madrid could tip the scales in their favor. City’s sporting director Txiki Begiristain will need to use his powers of persuasion to win the transfer battle for Yoro this summer.

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