Man Utd are closing in on the signing of Lille defender Leny Yoro, who is set to fly to the UK to complete a medical, according to David Ornstein.
Yoro has been prioritising a move to Real Madrid but now looks set to join .
Madrid have been unwilling to meet Lille s asking price and are only interested in signing him on the cheap this summer or for nothing next year when the 18-year-old s contract expires.
The French teenager is a player with enormous potential and is already an important player for his club, playing 32 times in Ligue 1 last season.
Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed an interest.
This would be a huge signing for the Red Devils, who are close to signing one of the best teenagers in world football .
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Real Madrid could yet match Man Utd s offer, which would put a move to Old Trafford in serious doubt, however, the player is now close to joining the Premier League giants.
This is according to transfer expert , who says Yoro is flying to the UK to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms in what is a huge coup for the club s new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Erik ten Hag s side have been prioritising the signing of a new central defender and . They are also keen on ex-Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, currently at Bayern Munich.
Ornstein confirms reports of a £52m bid being accepted by Lille, stating that the agreement was reached last week.
Yoro had made Madrid his original preference , as we touched on, but their reluctance to meet Lille s asking price means a move to Old Trafford is close to materialising.
Lille have been very eager for the 18-year-old to agree terms with Man Utd to avoid losing him on a free transfer in 2025.