Manchester City has been informed they’ll need to pay £78 million for their prime target under Pep Guardiola, Leny Yoro from Lille. The French club’s valuation was revealed by le10sport, indicating the expected cost for securing the 18-year-old defender.
The latest on Leny Yoro involves ongoing talks initiated by Manchester City and previous negotiations involving Manchester United, according to le10sport. Lille has set a price of €90 million (£78 million) for the sale of the player in 2024, with PSG and Liverpool also expressing interest. This high valuation could trigger a bidding competition, although a potential deal in the summer might involve a lower fee.
Lille’s hefty price tag for Yoro is due to their reluctance to consider a January transfer deal, as reported by Le10sport. Despite his promising season with three goals in 21 games, Manchester City might find the £78 million demand excessive, considering the player’s limited senior club appearances.
Having recently acquired Josko Gvardiol for a hefty sum, Manchester City might opt not to meet Lille’s valuation for Yoro. Gvardiol is still adjusting to life at the Etihad Stadium, prompting considerations on focusing more on his development in the Premier League before investing heavily in another defensive prospect.
