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Manchester United are determined to complete a deal for Lille centre-back Leny Yoro, and TEAMtalk can tell that significant progress has been made in negotiations.

The Red Devils are not messing about this summer, with new sporting director Dan Ashworth charged with adding talent to the squad that will restore their status as a force in English football.

They have a number of fascinating prospects on their radar, and sources have verified to TEAMtalk transfer journalist Fraser (Fletcher) Gillan that Yoro is at the top of their list.The 18-year-old is one of Europe’s hottest talents and has stated that his ideal move would be to Real Madrid, but this has not discouraged Ashworth.

According to TEAMtalk sources, Manchester United ‘truly believe they will sign Yoro,’ and’major progress has been achieved’ in their efforts to sign him.Positive contract negotiations are proceeding with the defender’s entourage, and a transfer to Old Trafford is becoming increasingly appealing to him.

Lille has already accepted a £52 million offer, and they have been trying to get Yoro to speak with Manchester United, who are eager to cash in on him and use the funds for their own transfer business this summer.TEAMtalk can confirm that Yoro is now in active talks with Manchester United, putting Erik ten Hag’s side ahead of Real Madrid in the race to sign him.

The teenager continues to dream of wearing Madrid’s white, but the Spanish club is unlikely to match the Red Devils’ £52 million offer.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made it clear that he wants Manchester United to once again be the club that attracts the world’s greatest talent.

They have already made progress in this regard, with talented 23-year-old Joshua Zirkzee revealed as the club’s first acquisition of the summer.The striker’s arrival was a clear indication that United meant business, and they are now trying to pull off a significant coup by adding Yoro to their roster for next season.

Capturing him would be a clear indicator that they are entering a new era, and the talks are progressing, with all efforts concentrated on beating clubs to him before the end of this week.We also understand that Manchester United are prioritising Yoro’s signing over a move for Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, which may suddenly collapse in a huge twist.

The Dutchman was anticipated to sign for Old Trafford for £42 million, but as a deal for Yoro approaches, Ashworth’s priority has shifted.It seems Manchester United are making significant strides in their pursuit of Lille’s Leny Yoro. They’ve reportedly made a £52 million offer which Lille has accepted, and negotiations with the player’s camp are progressing positively. Despite Yoro’s preference for Real Madrid, United’s determination under sporting director Dan Ashworth seems to be paying off.

This move signifies United’s ambition to rebuild their squad with top young talents like Yoro, alongside earlier signings like Joshua Zirkzee. The focus on Yoro suggests they’re prioritizing defensive reinforcements over other targets like Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich.