Despite Varane’s return, his relationship with Ten Hag was already “completely broken”. This means a new centre-back is at the top of the club’s priority list. United will compete with Liverpool for LOSC Lille’s 18-year-old defender Lenny Yoro, according to a report from Le10sport. With Ten Haag’s most recent full-back signing being 36-year-old Jonny Evans, Yoro could be the perfect profile given his ability to be a current and long-term solution.
However, according to reports, Lille have put a hefty price tag of €90m on the youngster and are unlikely to compromise, especially in the middle of the season.It is unclear whether Liverpool or United would be willing to pay that price for the youngster, who has made 16 Ligue 1 appearances this season. Yoro is also on Lille’s goalscoring record, proving his worth at both ends of the pitch with two goals this season.The teenager is 6 meters tall and a huge physical presence at the heart of Lille’s defence. Given his age, this is one aspect of his game that will only improve and could prove to be a deciding factor for England. Jurgen Klopp is currently in the market as the injured Joel Matip, 32, looks set to leave the league leaders at the end of the season.
Erik Ten Haggis is expected to compete with Jurgen Klopp for the €90m French defender’s services as Raphael Varane’s replacement.The Ten Hag seem to have a habit of falling out with their players, with Cristiano Ronaldo, David de Gea and Jadon Sancho all left out of the club since joining. Varane left Ten Haag at the end of 2023 but has appeared as an unused substitute in every game since World Cup winners Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League after four games.
