Liverpool have joined the race to sign promising Lille OSC’s Leny Yoro (18), who could become the most expensive defender in Ligue 1 history this summer, according to Téléfoot.
Yoro won’t be short of suitors this summer. The France youth international isn’t expected to leave Lille this summer, however, the €50m-rated centre-back is already attracting interest from Europe’s elite. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have been following Yoro for some time. The former has, however, been priced out of a move this month, although his agent, Samir Khiat, told RMC Sport that his client is indeed a serious target for Les Parisiens.
Liverpool have now also joined the race to sign Yoro. The Merseyside club are also interested in Yoro’s compatriot, Jean-Clair Todibo, according to Nice-Matin, however, OGC Nice are asking for a significant fee to part ways with the France international. Yoro won’t come cheap either. According to sources close to the deal, Yoro could become attract the highest fee for a Ligue 1 defender. Benjamin Mendy, who joined Manchester City from AS Monaco for just over €57m, is currently the most expensive defender to have been sold by a Ligue 1 club.
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