According to rumors, Man Utd has surpassed Real Madrid in the competition to sign Lille center-back Leny Yoro during the summer transfer window.

After finishing disappointingly in eighth place in the Premier League the previous season, the Red Devils are eager to add a couple of new center-backs to assist Erik ten Hag strengthen his defense in the summer.

After reaching a personal terms agreement with the Netherlands international, Bayern Munich center-back Matthijs de Ligt appears to be one of their top objectives in that position; nevertheless, Manchester United and the Bundesliga team have not yet reached an agreement.

Throughout the summer transfer season, Yoro has shown a preference to join Real Madrid over Manchester United, and it was even reported that he was willing to wait until the following year if needed.

With the French team having accepted Man Utd’s bid, the 18-year-old Yoro is now being pursued by the Manchester United.

Real Madrid did not come close to matching Manchester United’s offer for the teenage center-back, despite it having seemed like they were winning the battle to get him.

Nabil Djellit, a French journalist, stated last week on X: “Info: Manchester United has made a written offer of 50 million euros plus bonuses for Lenny Yoro.” Lille has granted acceptance. It is by considerably better than Real Madrid’s offer, even though it hasn’t sealed the deal. While Manchester United promotes #Mercato, the player still views Real as his top focus.

Additionally, Djellit provides an update on Tuesday, stating that Real Madrid has fallen “behind” in the race and that Man Utd is currently negotiating a salary with the player.

Info (continued),” Djellit continued. Lille approved the 50 + 12 (62 M Euro £52 M) offer. Manchester United and Leny #Yoro are negotiating over salary terms. positive trajectory and give ManUtd access. Genuine, but in the background. #Mercato.

While Real Madrid is unwilling to spend more than €20 million at this time, Manchester United and Lille have reached an agreement on a transaction worth €62 million.

According to a story from yesterday, Yoro has considered the interest from Man Utd to be “significant,” and the 18-year-old has been “touched” by Ten Hag’s interest.

Real Madrid isn’t going to shell out a lot of cash for Yoro this summer, therefore Manchester United’s perseverance is beginning to pay off.

The defender and his agents are currently negotiating the conditions of the possible transfer on a personal level.

Real Madrid is still in the race, although their chase of Yoro is now lagging behind Manchester United’s.

Manchester United has put the negotiations for Matthijs de Ligt on hold and is now giving the teenage Frenchman top priority.

It may be regarded as the summertime coup if they could close a deal over the line.