With the departure of Joel Matip and Virgil Van Dijk stepping into veteran territory, Liverpool are moving to secure a centre-back who can carry them into the next era.
With a number of centre-backs in the spotlight, reports about Lille’s 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro have been heating up recently.
In addition to Liverpool, Manchester United are also keen on the France-23 international centre-back, who is said to be a priority for Real Madrid.
The Spanish capital club have no intention of paying an exorbitant fee and it is unclear whether they would be willing to make a move for him.
While the departure of such a young defender continues to attract attention, The Daily Star has released some bizarre news. It reported that the player wants to go to Old Trafford and has already made contact with Lille.
The club had originally targeted Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, but negotiations between the two clubs have been clouded and they have shifted their main focus to the French defender.
His departure this summer is being discussed, but where does the future lie for the young centre-back…?