Manchester United appears to be leading the race to sign Lille's promising defender Leny Yoro, potentially edging out competition from Real Madrid.
The Premier League club has been actively seeking to bolster its defense by adding at least two new centre-backs this summer.
Recent reports indicate that United had a bid of £42 million, supplemented by an additional £10 million in potential add-ons, accepted by Lille last week.
However, initial negotiations faced hurdles over personal terms, as Yoro was reportedly leaning towards a move to Real Madrid.
In a recent update, French journalist Nabil Djellit revealed that Manchester United has now overtaken Real Madrid in securing Yoro's signature.
Djellit mentioned that the player is currently in discussions with United regarding salary conditions and is now more inclined to join the Old Trafford club.
This development comes as United continues to explore various options to strengthen their defensive line.
The club has seen two bids for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite rejected and is yet to make a formal move for Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt.
The situation remains dynamic, with United's strategy closely tied to player sales to fund these potential acquisitions.
While United are prepared to immediately invest in one centre-back, adding another one or two would depend on the funds raised from outgoing transfers.
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