Lille defender Lenny Yolo, who has been linked with Liverpool, has “told” the Ligue 1 club who he wants to play for next, according to reports.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Michael Edwards had returned. liverpool As CEO of FSG's football division. A number of further appointments are expected to be made in the coming weeks as part of the Anfield overhaul.
Alonso to Liverpool?
Edwards' priority this summer is to choose a replacement for Jurgen Klopp. Xabi Alonso is currently the frontrunner to become Liverpool's next manager.
Alonso is on track to win multiple trophies with Bayer Leverkusen this season and is doing a great job.
Liverpool face competition from Bayern Munich for Alonso after the Bundesliga giants decided to part ways with manager Thomas Tuchel in the summer.
According to recent reports from Spanish media, Nacional, Liverpool are “hoping” to beat Bayern Munich to take over, but Yoro is “Alonso's number one request”.
The Reds focused on rebuilding their midfield in last summer's transfer window, and are now likely to focus on signing young centre-backs.
Yoro, 18, has already made 50 appearances at the top level for Lille and has been linked with several clubs across Europe.
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Unfortunately for Liverpool, the Spanish publication marca “Yoro has been very clear about that and has told the Lille leadership that he wants to sign for Real Madrid.''
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Liverpool are likely to have their eye on several potential targets, with Ajax defender Llorel Hato also rumored to be a move.
The Premier League side are said to be “keeping an eye” on the pigeons. The report explains:
“Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Ajax sensation Llorel Hato ahead of the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.
“It is understood that Liverpool have a strong interest in Hato, with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal also keeping an eye on his development.
A source told Football Insider that Liverpool's recruitment team view Hato as a “suitable footballer who can play but lacks the fitness for the Premier League at the moment”.
“The Reds have made a left-sided centre-back their top transfer priority for the summer window to strengthen their defensive options.”
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As for Liverpool's manager search, manager Fabrizio Romano has told supporters to “keep an eye on” Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim.
“Many clubs will be busy recruiting new managers during the summer and we know that Bayern and Liverpool will be in contention to sign Xabi Alonso,” Romano told Caught Offside. Told.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… Keep an eye on Sporting manager Ruben Amorim, as a number of clubs are eyeing him, including England, who are highly regarded in the Premier League.
“We have already said that he could be another option for Liverpool in addition to Xabi Alonso, but we know that Bayern are considering both. Let’s see if it happens.”