- Liverpool join race to sign Yoro
- Identify youngster as Van Dijk’s successor
- Will face competition from Real Madrid and PSG
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Reds will compete with European giants like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to secure the signature of the talented 18-year-old central defender, according to Le Parisien. However, the Premier League side will face an uphill task to bring in the youngster as Lille are set to demand a huge transfer fee in the region of €90m-€100m (£77m-£85m).
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Merseyside club have identified the French star as a long-term successor of talismanic defender Virgil van Dijk, who has just a year left in his contract. While the 32-year-old continues to remain tight-lipped on his future, he has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich and Saudi Pro League clubs.
DID YOU KNOW?
In just his third season as a senior professional, Yoro has appeared in 44 games across all competitions for his club who finished fourth in the Ligue 1 in the 2023-24 campaign and secured a Champions League qualifying slot.
WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
The players are currently enjoying the off-season and will be back in action under new manager Arne Slot in July as they travel to the US for their pre-season training.
