Real Madrid 'to battle Chelsea, Manchester United for £51m-rated 18-year-old'
The 18-year-old has emerged as one of the brightest prospects in Europe since cementing his place in Lille's senior side over the past 18 months.
Yoro has made a total of 35 first-team appearances for Les Dogues across all tournaments so far this season, including 24 starts out of 25 in Ligue 1.
The 6ft 3in centre-back has been an integral figure in Paulo Fonseca's side that sits fourth in the French top-flight table – just three points behind the Champions League positions – and has kept 14 clean sheets when the teenager has played in defence.
Yoro's impressive rise is understood to have caught the eye of several top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, with Premier League duo Chelsea and Man United said to be hold a strong interest in the youngster.
Chelsea have reportedly identified Yoro as a potential replacement for 39-year-old Thiago Silva, who is increasingly likely to leave Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Man United, meanwhile, have allegedly sent scouts to watch Yoro, who will see his deal at Lille expire in June 2025.
Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have also been linked with Yoro, but according to Spanish news outlet AS, via the Daily Mail, they could all face stern competition from Real Madrid for the defender's signature.
The report adds that Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is targeting the addition of a young defender now that captain Nacho Fernandez, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba have all entered their thirties.
Yoro, who is thought to favour a move to Real Madrid, was initially valued at
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