Manchester United accept offer for Leny Yoro, but Lille defender prefers Real Madrid move – Paper Round

Manchester United have had a £42m bid accepted by Lille for defender Leny Yoro, it has been claimed.

A report in The Sun suggested that United were “doing a deal” to sign the teenager.

However, the France U21 international is said to be “more keen” on a move to UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid.

“However, he remains keener on a move to Real Madrid and is still waiting for the 15-time European champions.

“It is now up to Yoro to decide whether to join Erik ten Hag’s men or pass up the opportunity in the hope of a move to the Bernabeu.”

Manchester United have “personal terms of verbal agreement” with Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, claims the Manchester Evening News.

The report claims the Red Devils want to sign two centre-backs “and have rejected a second bid of £45m, rising to £50m, for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite”.

Ferdi Kadioglu, who shone for Turkey during their run to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, is being chased by a trio of European giants.

According to the Mirror, Manchester United, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have submitted bids for the Fenerbahce defender.

“Manchester United are reportedly set to close in on long-term Arsenal target Ferdi Kadioglu, who has been praised by Gunners icon Lee Dixon while at Euro 2024,” states the Mirror.

“Arsenal submitted a bid for the Fenerbahce defender in June, according to Turkish media, but the player wanted to finish his Euro campaign before considering a move.

“Now, with Turkey dumped out by the Netherlands, the starting gun has been fired for what looks to be a three-way bidding war for the defender.

“Both Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are said to have already submitted bids, so the third party in the race, United, will have some work to do if they want to get a deal over the line.”