Liverpool has identified a potential Virgil van Dijk substitute and are in the running to sign Lille defender Leny Yoro.
Consequently, what happened?
Le Parisien claims that the Reds would compete with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, two of Europe’s top teams, to sign the talented 18-year-old center defense. It will be challenging for the Premier League team to get the young star, though, as Lille is anticipated to demand a high transfer fee of between €90 million and €100 million (£77 million and £85 million).
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The French player has been named by the Merseyside club as the long-term replacement for virtuoso defender Virgil van Dijk, who has just one year left on his deal. The 32-year-old has been linked to moves to Saudi Pro League teams and Bayern Munich, but he has remained silent on his future.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Yoro, who is in just his third season as a senior professional, has made 44 appearances for his club in all competitions. The team placed fourth in Ligue 1 in the 2023–24 season and qualified for the Champions League.
WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
The players are presently enjoying their off-season, but they will return to action in July when they head to the US for preseason training with new manager Arne Slot.