PSG set to beat Real Madrid in €50 million pursuit of teenage prodigy | OneFootball

It has not been a memorable day for the Real Madrid faithful. The announcement of Toni Kroos’ retirement was not one many saw coming, and the club are devastated after the midfielder’s official announcement of the same.

That, however, does not appear to be the only bad news for the administration. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the club’s pursuit of top defensive target Leny Yoro is not going to plan either.

PSG in pole position

As revealed by the Spanish news outlet, Lille demand a fee of €50 million for the youngster’s transfer this summer, but Real Madrid are not willing to reach that figure for the player.

Meanwhile, PSG have amped up the pressure on Yoro’s signing from Lille and reportedly even have an agreement with the French club for the player’s transfer.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Co. are willing to dish out €50 million for the player.

Leny Yoro slipping out of Real Madrid’s grasp. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Yoro’s current employers are in need of financial injection and are willing to sanction the transaction with the Parisians in what comes as a massive blow to Real Madrid’s plans.

Desire is not all

The young defender’s contract with Lille runs until the summer of 2025 and prioritises a move to Madrid over any other potential destination.

However, Los Blancos’ firm stance on not upping their bid could well leave him with no option but to sign for PSG this summer as Lille would understandably proceed with the economically superior option.

Indeed, he can run down his contract at the club by staying for another year, but it is unlikely that the player will take such a step even though he is said to prioritise a move to Real Madrid.