Real Madrid‘s pursuit of 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro appears to be slipping away, with Manchester United making progress towards securing his signature this summer.
Despite Madrid having agreed on personal terms with Yoro, negotiations with his current club Lille have stalled due to financial concerns over his expiring contract.
Lille accepted a €50m offer plus €12m in variables from United last week, which has led Yoro to consider joining the English club.
Travel arrangements have been made for Yoro to head to England for further discussions and a medical, suggesting that the deal is close but not yet finalized.
While Real Madrid initially held a priority position in Yoro’s mind, their reluctance to meet Lille’s financial demands may cost them dearly.
With only David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Antonio Rudiger currently available at center-back, Real Madrid might need to re-evaluate their options if they fail to secure Yoro.
Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain had shown interest in Yoro but dropped out of the race after Real Madrid seemed to secure a priority position.
Lille appear to be pushing Yoro towards United, which is financially beneficial for the French club.
This article was updated 1 month ago
