Mystery Leny Yoro bidder 'revealed' after Lille reject Premier League offer

Liverpool have reportedly failed in their attempt to recruit 18-year-old Lille defender Leny Yoro, who favors a move to Real Madrid.

Liverpool have reportedly been named as the Premier League club whose bid was rejected for Lille defender Leny Yoro.

The centre-back is attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs after impressing during the 2023-24 campaign.

Yoro started 30 of Lille’s 34 Ligue 1 matches, helping his side concede just 34 league goals and keep 15 clean sheets – only Nice recorded more shutouts in the French top flight last season.

Even though his team qualified for the Champions League, it seems unlikely that Yoro will stay at Stade Pierre-Mauroy next season, especially after his manager Paulo Fonseca left his post to take the reins of AC Milan.

Liverpool revealed as bidder for Yoro

Yoro is out of contract at the end of the 2024-25 season and has shown no desire to extend his stay with the French club.

As a result, the summer transfer window represents a last chance for Lille to collect considerable fees for their academic product.

A recent report claimed that an unnamed Premier League had already seen a bid rejected for Yoro, who appears reluctant to move to England.

According to Sports WorldLiverpool were the club that failed with a €50m (£42.2m) bid, falling below Lille’s €60m (£50.6m) asking price.

The report claims that Liverpool, Manchester United And Paris Saint Germain all continue to pursue Yoro, but the teenager is leaning towards a move to the European champions real Madrid.

However, the Spanish giants are unwilling to meet Lille’s valuation, denting Yoro’s hopes of completing his move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

What are Liverpool’s alternative options?

Liverpool can still hope to reach an agreement with Lille and convince the defender to join them Arne Sloton the side.

But they will continue to consider alternative targets as they seek to bolster a defense that needs reinforcements in the wake of the crisis. Joel Matipdeparture.

Liverpool reportedly inquired about Stuttgart transfer Waldemar Antonwhile they have also been linked with the Juventus youngster Dean Huijsen.

that of Chelsea Levi Colwill and Sporting Lisbon Goncalo Inácio are among the other names mentioned as potential targets.

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