Liverpool barge Chelsea out the way to sign Real Madrid's priority target

Tom Weber

Updated: 25 May 2024 16:54 BST
4 min read

Liverpool are pushing to sign Leny Yoro, according to a report.

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The Lille youngster is the flavour of the month right now after managing to establish himself as a regular starter for Lille at age 17. Coming off a decent season, the 18-year-old is now one of Europe's most in-demand prospects right now.

Indeed, PSG are supposedly trying hard to sign him, while Real Madrid have made him their 'priority' following the news that captain Nacho will depart the club after more than 20 years this summer. Finally, the likes of Chelsea and Man Utd have been linked with the wonderkid in recent months.

Now, however, it is being claimed that Liverpool have firmly entered the race for the French teenager and the Reds are feeling confident of potentially securing his signature.

Liverpool to sign Yoro?

Italian transfer expert Gianluca di Marzio, who recently broke the news that Man Utd would sack Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup final, is reporting that Liverpool are 'pushing' to sign Yoro.

Arne Slot's side have 'forcefully' entered the race, it is claimed. Lille are expected to sell the 18-year-old this summer due to the fact that his contract expires next year and it seems unlikely that he will pen fresh terms given the widespread interest in his services.

It was recently claimed that Yoro will command a fee in the region of €50 million to €60m, while some have put the number as high as €90m. Liverpool have been in the market for a young centre-back since last summer and have also been keeping close tabs on Willian Pacho of Eintracht Frankfurt.

Yoro made Ligue 1's Best XI for the 2023/24 season and has already featured for France's U23s despite his tender years. The teenager is regarded as one of the biggest talents in the game right now.