However, the report states that Lille have been quoting a price of €90m (£78m) in an attempt to stave off interest in the France U21, despite his contract only running until 2025. It is claimed by Le 10 Sport that City have already begun ‘discussions’ with Yoro over signing for Pep Guardiola’s side, while facing competition from their local rivals Manchester United. In terms of the French club, Le 10 Sport reports that Lille have no intention of selling the defender and are ‘demanding a staggering sum’ when asked about his availability.ĪLSO READ: 'Liverpool are better' - Pep Guardiola rates Man City title chances at halfway stage of seasonĪLSO READ: Pep Guardiola tells Man City fans when Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku will return The teenager has been thoroughly impressive in Ligue 1, leading to speculation that Yoro could soon be part of a high-profile transfer, either during this month or the upcoming summer window.Ĭity are said to be one of several teams that have ‘courted’ the teenager about a possible move away from Lille. The 18-year-old centre-back is enjoying a breakthrough campaign and has been a mainstay of Paulo Fonseca’s team this term. Manchester City are claimed to be part of a growing transfer battle for Lille defender Leny Yoro.

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