Real Madrid are among the favourites to secure the signature of highly-rated Lille centre-back Leny Yoro this summer.
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- Yoro regarded as top prospect in French football
- Has refused to pen new deal, current one expires in 2025
- Madrid have put in groundwork on transfer
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Yoro, 18, is expected to try to force a move this summer. And with a number of top clubs circling, Los Blancos are among the favourites, according to .
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Lille have repeatedly offered the teenager a new contract, but he has turned them down at every juncture. With his current deal set to expire in 2025, the French club are preparing for the reality of having to sell Yoro this summer.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Les Dogues were expected to demand a massive fee for Yoro, telling suitors that they wanted at least €100 million (£85.6m/$108m) in order to secure his services. This summer, though, they may be forced to drop their asking price, giving Los Blancos and others hope that a move might be workable.
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WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?
Los Blancos seem set for a busy summer. They are expected to complete the long-awaited Kylian Mbappe transfer, and will also welcome Endrick to the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Before then, focus turns to the Champions League, where they will take on Manchester City in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on April 9.