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Manchester United have reportedly reached out to Lille to declare their curiosity in defender Leny Yoro.
The highly-rated Yoro is likely one of the choices beneath robust consideration by United to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s defensive division forward of the 2024/25 season.
Yoro had a unbelievable breakthrough marketing campaign at Lille, that noticed him assist his aspect eager a powerful 15 clear sheets in 32 top-flight clashes. He additionally scored two targets within the course of.
Along with his peak and lengthy legs which give him an edge over opponents throughout duels each on the bottom and aerially, Yoro can also be extremely gifted technically.
The Frenchman is an adept passer of the ball and excels at enjoying out from the again. At 19, there’s additionally loads of room for enchancment, therefore why United are keen so as to add him to Ten Hag’s ranks.
Earlier this month, Lille president Olivier Letang’ confirmed that Yoro is free to depart the membership as he has an “exit voucher.” Alongside United different outfits pursuing the centre-back embrace Actual Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Actual Madrid.
Los Blancos are extensively thought-about favourites to land the participant, who can also be eager on a swap to the Santiago Bernabeu to play beneath Carlo Ancelotti.
Sky Sports activities journalist Dharmesh Sheth has now given an replace on United’s pursuit of Yoro, even because the membership’s swoop for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite stalls.
The Toffees are refusing to call a sensible worth for the England worldwide and in consequence, United are ready to stroll away.
Sheth wrote on X (previously Twitter), “Manchester United have made preliminary contact with Lille over Leny Yoro.”
“United engaged on a number of choices in that place. No indication Everton will drop asking worth on Jarrad Branthwaite.”
Manchester United have made preliminary contact with Lille over Leny Yoro. United engaged on a number of choices in that place. No indication Everton will drop asking worth on Jarrad Branthwaite. #MUFC #LOSC #EFC https://t.co/Gxjp0iLrBk
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) June 21, 2024
Alongside Yoro, United’s different alternate options to Branthwaite embrace Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Max Kilman (Wolves) and Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen).
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