Liverpool to battle Real Madrid and PSG for Lille centre-back Leny Yoro

Liverpool have reportedly joined Real Madrid and PSG in the race to sign Lille’s Leny Yoro.

It is no secret that Liverpool are looking for a left-footed centre-back and long-term Virgil van Dijk replacement this summer.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that French centre-back Yoro has been identified as a potential target.

“One of the top young centre-backs in Europe right now and one to watch on the market is Leny Yoro of Lille,” he wrote on Caught Offside. “I’ve reported on his future before, with a lot of interest, a lot of clubs scouting him, and now we’re seeing more reports and links about strong interest from Liverpool.

“As I’ve mentioned previously, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are absolutely in the race for Yoro.

“It’s also the case that Liverpool have been scouting him, but at the moment the situation is really based on what kind of price Lille will ask for – all clubs are basically waiting for that.

“Liverpool could strengthen at centre-back this summer, as I’ve reported before, but let’s see if this scouting and monitoring of Yoro turns into anything more concrete.

“For now, it’s just normal scouting of a top talent, and my understanding is that PSG and Real Madrid are very much in the race for his signature.”

The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to the Reds since December and now concrete reports have emerged regarding Liverpool’s interest.

Yoro is valued at €40million according to TransfrMarket but Lille are expected to ask for nearly double that price for their star prospect.

The Reds have a poor track record when rivalling Real Madrid having lost out to Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham in recent years.

PSG are preparing for a summer revamp after Kylian Mbappe announced his decision to leave Paris at the end of the season - with the forward widely expected to join Real Madrid.

Liverpool have also been linked with Goncalo Inacio of Sporting CP and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.

Acquiring the services of one of Europe’s brightest prospects would mark a signal of intent for the Arne Slot era at Anfield.

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