3 Leny Yoro transfer alternatives for Real Madrid to consider

Real Madrid are close to losing out on Leny Yoro. The Real Madrid transfer target is in discussion with Manchester United and after being given the Fabrizio Romano seal of approval, it could now be time for Real Madrid to look elsewhere.

For the longest time, Leny Yoro was on the Real Madrid transfer shortlist. However, after struggling to reach an agreement on club-to-club terms with LOSC, now the power is in Manchester United's hands instead of Real Madrid's.

Still, Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Perez are calm in the way they go about their business, so they will not panic. Here are three contenders for Leny Yoro transfer alternatives that Real Madrid are likely to consider going forward this summer...

3 Leny Yoro transfer alternatives for Real Madrid to consider

1. William Saliba

Real Madrid higher-ups need no introduction to William Saliba. In fact, the Frenchman is reported to be on the Real Madrid radar this summer anyway. The French defender was one of the best players at EURO 2024 which doesn't come as a surprise to Arsenal fans, who have long been singing his praise.

Saliba is the best defender in the Premier League and emerging as one of the best in the world. Over the last two seasons, Saliba has consistently been a rock at the back for Arsenal. He is not the type to go lunging into challenges, but his colossal strength allows him to pinch back the ball cleanly and with aplomb.

He doesn't steal the headlines but he gets the job done with ease. This is exactly what Real Madrid need at the back.

2. Marc Guehi

The EURO 2024 has been a fruitful competition for Marc Guehi, who was the starting centre back for England as they earned their place in the final. As one of England's better performers, Marc Guehi only established himself to the continent, after being a reliable option for Crystal Palace over the last few years.

Marc Guehi is a press resistant centre back who often finds himself in the right places at the right time. With experience of playing as the last centre back, he would be the ideal Leny Yoro transfer alternative and the most like-for-like backup option to the Frenchman.

3. Mario Gila

Real Madrid clearly have the resources to splash the cash but this has never been their approach. Instead, they are frugal spenders and they seek golden opportunities in the transfer window. In many ways, they planted a golden opportunity for themslves when they sold Mario Gila to Lazio in 2022.

50% of the Barcelona-born centre-back still belongs to Real Madrid, so bringing him back to his boyhood club would be a straightforward task. Indeed, 90min claim that this is something Florentino Perez is considering, as Gila could act as a great budget option for Real Madrid, should they wish to spend their resources elsewhere before the end of the transfer window. It opens the discussion of two centre backs being signed, also.

Who do you think Real Madrid should prioritise as their Leny Yoro transfer alternative?