Real Madrid leading transfer race for coveted Lille defender Leny Yoro as youngster prepares to decide future

Yoro, 18, is expected to try to force a move this summer. And with a number of top clubs circling, Los Blancos are among the favourites, according to The Athletic.

Lille have repeatedly offered the teenager a new contract, but he has turned them down at every juncture. With his current deal set to expire in 2025, the French club are preparing for the reality of having to sell Yoro this summer.

Les Dogues were expected to demand a massive fee for Yoro, telling suitors that they wanted at least €100 million (£85.6m/$108m) in order to secure his services. This summer, though, they may be forced to drop their asking price, giving Los Blancos and others hope that a move might be workable.

Los Blancos seem set for a busy summer. They are expected to complete the long-awaited Kylian Mbappe transfer, and will also welcome Endrick to the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Before then, focus turns to the Champions League, where they will take on Manchester City in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on April 9.