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Real Madrid withdrew! Manchester United and Liverpool compete for the 18-year-old talented central defender; the Red Devils quotation of 70 million yuan was set again

1:34am, 17 June 2025Football

The summer window drama is full of good shows! Welcome to our transfer news summary.

Manchester United and Liverpool usher in major positive news! According to the latest news from Spain, the battle for the two giants' common signing target - Ligue 1 Lille's 18-year-old talented central defender Leny Yoro has come a turning point. Previously, Yoro's first choice was Real Madrid, but now Real Madrid seems to have cooled down his interest in him. This change undoubtedly opened a convenient door for Manchester United and Liverpool's "snatch" plan, and it is expected that the two Premier League giants will soon launch substantial offers.

Manchester United dynamic summary:

Branswaite's trade was blocked: Last week, Manchester United offered an initial offer of about £35 million plus floating terms for Everton central defender Jarrad Branthwaite, but the offer has been rejected by the "Toffees". Everton's psychological price is around £70 million. It is reported that Manchester United will raise the offer again, but Sir Ratcliff has also made it clear that the club will not let others "strike". If the price cannot be negotiated, it will immediately turn to Plan B - Crystal Palace's England international central defender Marc Guehi.

Midfield and Frontcourt Target: In the midfield position, Benfica's "new B fee" João Neves is still the team's dream, but the termination clause of his contract of up to 120 million euros is the biggest obstacle. On the attack line, Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise's name is frequently associated with Old Trafford, but they need to face Chelsea's fierce competition.

Liverpool dynamic summary:

Defensive line signings: In addition to Yoro mentioned above, Liverpool is making every effort to strengthen the defense under the instruction of new coach Slott. Sporting Lisbon's central defender Gonçalo Inácio is another key target, and the Reds have been paying attention to him for a long time.

This summer, the transfer market is surging. Manchester United, who was eager to revive after Ratcliff took over, and Liverpool, who entered the new era of Slot, were destined to be the most important players in this "arms race". We will continue to bring you the latest transfer news.

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