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Fabrizio Romano says £42m Liverpool target is now set for Manchester United

Giuseppe Labellarte

Wed 17 July 2024 18:15, UK

Liverpool are likely to be busy on the transfer front in the coming weeks as the Reds board and FSG look to strengthen the squad.

🌠The Anfield outfit is yet to get off the mark in terms of incomings, while three players have left on free transfers and one has been loaned out.

Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes will be eager to give new Liverpool𝓀 manager Arne Slot all the tools he needs to hit the ground running at Anfield.

🍒The Reds are said to be looking at reinforcements in defence, in wake of veteran centre-back Joel Matip leaving the club on a free transfer.

♌Liverpool have been linked with a host of top defenders in recent weeks, including one who has been described as “one of Europe’s best talents”.

However, recent speculation has seen him heavily linked with rivals Manchester United, and Fabrizio Romano has now delivered a big update on that front.

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Manchester United set to beat Liverpool to Leny Yoro signing

The player in question is Leny Yoro, whose agent reportedly spoke to Liverpool regarding a potential move this summer.

🥂Liverpool have been up against the likes of Man United and Real Madrid for the Lille defender, and now it looks as though the Red Devils have won the race.

🦋Romano has now declared “here we go” on Yoro to Man United, with a deal in place after the first part of the medical was completed.

🍰Following more tests, the 18-year-old will pen a five-year deal, added the transfer insider.

ꦑMeanwhile, the two clubs have also prepared all the documents necessary to get a £42million deal – plus add-ons – over the line.

Yoro tipped for stardom

𓃲Barring a dramatic late twist, it looks like Liverpool have missed out on Yoro, with their bitter rivals set to win the race for a player tipped for stardom.

ꦡ listed Yoro at number 10 in their NxGn 2024 list of the top 50 young footballers in the world back in March. He is also the highest-ranked defender.

𒁃In addition, ‘s European correspondent Sebastian Stafford-Bloor has deemed Yoro ‘one of Europe’s best talents’.

🌳Liverpool will now have to look elsewhere to strengthen their defensive ranks.

𒉰There’s still a fair bit of time, but with no signings over the line, hopefully some will come through the door sooner rather than later.