Leny Yoro: Paris Saint-Germain reach agreement in principle with Lille for Man United defensive target | OneFootball

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are understood to have reached an agreement in principle with Lille for the transfer of reported Manchester United defensive target Leny Yoro.

Yoro is a name believed to be on United’s wishlist of defensive reinforcements ahead of the summer window.

He’s one of the names being looked at alongside other players such as Jarrad Branthwaite, Ronald Araujo, Marc Guehi, Jean-Clair Todibo, Edmond Tapsoba, Antonio Silva, Goncalo Inacio and Max Kilman, just to mention a few names.

United’s need for centre-backs was made even more urgent following Raphael Varane’s confirmation that he’s set to leave Old Trafford in the coming days. This is where Yoro comes in, with the 18-year-old drawing comparisons to Varane and even Arsenal’s William Saliba.

United are not the only club pursuing Yoro. Real Madrid and PSG have also been mentioned as parties interested in securing his services.

A previous report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that the defender’s preference would be to join Los Blancos. It was stated that he has a “clear desire” to line up for the Spanish giants and become the latest addition to their super team which consists of some of the world’s best and most talented youngsters like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo.

However, if a fresh report by Sports Zone is to be believed, both Madrid and United are set to miss out on Yoro, with PSG now in pole position to land him.

The outlet states that PSG have a verbal agreement with Lille for their highly-rated defensive prospect.

“Agreement in principle between PSG and LOSC for Leny Yoro for a little over 50 million euros.”

“Olivier Létang (Lille president) was excluded from the debates, LOSC needs funds.”

“The player still gives his preference to Madrid, who have been very convincing since January.”

Yoro made 35 appearances for Lille in the just-concluded Ligue 1 season. In that period, he helped his side keep 17 clean sheets while conceding just 31 goals.

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