Manchester United’s current offer for Lille rising star Leny Yoro is €40m better than the one presented by Real Madrid for the player.
That’s according to Foot Mercato, who provide their own information on the ongoing tussle for the youngster this summer.
A report earlier today stated that Manchester United had seen a ‘superior’ offer for the defender accepted by Lille, who are keen to move Yoro on this summer if they can to avoid losing him on a free next year.
Manchester United were believed to have submitted a €50m plus bonuses offer for the highly rated defender, putting them ahead of Real Madrid, who were not close to an agreement.
FM pick up on that and say, according to their information, an offer of €60m including bonuses has been lodged by Manchester United. They do not go as far as to say it has been accepted.
What they do say is that such an offer puts them well ahead of Real Madrid, who don’t want to do anything crazy financially for the player and are happy to wait and get him for free.
They would spend on him this summer but so far have only offered €20m for him, a figure that is clearly below Lille’s expectations.
They are keen to replenish their coffers with an expensive transfer and so Manchester United’s offer is naturally far more attractive to them.
The French side know what they have and know what he should be valued at and are starting to become frustrated with Real Madrid’s low-ball offers. That frustration is also being aimed at the player, who is determined to move to Spain and stopping other deals happening.
The problem is that Yoro wants to join Real Madrid and is holding out for that, giving the Spanish giants license to keep lowballing Lille in the hope they get desperate.
Manchester United have now stirred the pot slightly, though, and it seems the pressure now may be put on Yoro to change his mind, with Lille determined to ensure they don’t miss out of a very good sale this summer.
Despite all of that, it does appear odd if Manchester United have offered €60m. Given his contract situation, it’s near certain €40m would do it, likely less if it’s later in the window, so adding an extra €20m feels nonsensical.
