HERE WE GO: £50M defender has finally agreed to lower His salary to join Ten Hag side Man United,He is set to be Ten Hag second summer signing – medical team on standby to welcome Him TODAY

Manchester United’s pursuit of bolstering their defense has taken a significant step forward, with a £50 million-rated defender agreeing to reduce his salary to facilitate a move to Old Trafford. This would mark Erik ten Hag’s second acquisition of the summer, with the club’s medical team prepared to finalize the deal today.

Meanwhile, the club has also made an offer to secure the services of Leny Yoro from Lille. The question remains whether United can win the competitive race for his signature.

According to today’s report in AS, two primary factors are at play in this transfer saga: the transfer fee and the player’s personal preferences. The French club Lille aims to maximize their earnings from the sale of the highly sought-after 18-year-old defender, who has expressed a clear preference for joining Real Madrid.

The Madrid-based publication reveals that Yoro has attracted interest from multiple top-tier clubs, including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain. Despite these offers, Yoro has conveyed his desire to don the Real Madrid jersey.

The crux of the issue for Real Madrid is Lille’s steep asking price. The French club has set a £59.2 million (€70 million) price tag on Yoro. However, Real Madrid is only willing to go as high as €40 million, with hopes of negotiating the fee down to €30-35 million.

It’s evident that Lille’s £59.2 million valuation is quite hefty for a teenager, especially considering Yoro’s contract is set to expire in a year. Given this, Lille faces the risk of losing a valuable asset for free if they don’t reach a compromise soon. Therefore, they might have to consider lowering their demands to facilitate Yoro’s desired move to Madrid.

As this transfer saga continues to evolve, we will provide updates on any new developments.