Liverpool could land Ligue 1 defender for a ‘discount’ this summer
As reported by French publication RMC Sport, a deal in the neighborhood of £51m would be enough to land Ligue 1 defender and Liverpool target, Leny Yoro. Paris Saint-Germain and La Liga giants Real Madrid are also keen on signing the 18-year-old.
Before the season came to a close French publication L’Equipe reported that it would take a deal worth around £78m to sign the French defender. However, the French side, LOSC Lille have readjusted its expectations and are offering Yoro at a discounted price now.
Liverpool.com reports that the discounted price makes it much more likely that the Reds will be pursuing the 18-year-old this summer. Yoro has had an incredible campaign and it has led to a massive increase in his stock amongst top-flight clubs.
the 18-year-old defender has made a total of 44 appearances this season and has even recorded three goals. So while Yoro is an excellent defender his goals show that he can also be a threat in the final third. Exactly the kind of player the Reds would consider buying.
Yoro is intelligent and positions himself extremely well when his team loses possession. Moreover, he is physically gifted and stands tall at 1.90m which the 18-year-old a set-piece threat and an excellent shot blocker.
The Reds need some youth in their squad to better prepare themselves for future departures. Andrew Robertson will only continue to slow down now that he’s on the wrong side of 30. Moreover, Virgil van Dijk will soon turn 33 years old.
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The Reds’ best defenders are quickly losing some of their strength as they grow older. If Liverpool can sign the Ligue 1 defender they will gain an excellent piece for the future. Hopefully, the new team at Anfield can get a deal done this summer.
