Manchester United have completed a major transfer deal for Lille defender Leny Yoro.
Leny Yoro to Manchester United is a deal the club have been working on for the past fortnight, battling against interest from Real Madrid.
Now it looks like Leny Yoro to Manchester United is moving forward in a significant way.
Keep up on the latest news with our Live Blog…
- Leny Yoro to Manchester United medical
- Leny Yoro: Player profile
- Manchester United fan reaction to deal
Leny Yoro’s move to Manchester United is now complete
Leny Yoro is officially a Manchester United player, with the deal to sign the Frenchman confirmed.
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How Leny Yoro compares
Sky Sports have published a graphic showing how Leny Yoro compares to Manchester United’s current centre-backs.
The teenager comes out very well…
Leny Yoro signing will leave the rest of Europe envious
Manchester United signing Leny Yoro will add yet another talented young player to the mix at Old Trafford.
Ineos are cooking up something special…
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Leny Yoro worth every penny
French football expert Matt Spiro says Leny Yoro is ‘ridiculously good for his age’, adding he ‘will soon be among the best in the world’.
In reference to the fee United are paying, he argues, ‘Man United quite right to pay big money now to beat the competition’.
Leny Yoro deal looks almost done
Manchester United’s move to sign Leny Yoro from Lille is almost complete, with the player completing the first part of his medical.
An announcement is expected from the club at any point over the next 48 hours, with Real Madrid giving up on the deal.
Yoro is in Manchester, set to put pen to paper on his contract which will run to June 2029.
[Link]United’s pulling power is unmatched
Finishing just eighth in the Premier League after a horror season last time out has not been a problem for Manchester United in the transfer market.
Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro have both given up the chance to play Champions League football with their clubs to take the long-term view, and sign with Manchester United.
United have beaten Real Madrid and Liverpool to the signing of Yoro, while Arsenal and AC Milan wanted Zirkzee.
[Link]Rio Ferdinand’s prediction
Earlier this year Rio Ferdinand picked out Leny Yoro as a player to keep an eye on, suggesting he reminded him of himself.
“A young boy at Lille, Leny Yoro. He’s going to be one of the best centre backs about as well. I’ve seen similar traits. He’s going to be a top defender.”
[Link]Recap: Latest on Yoro to United
Leny Yoro has completed the first part of his Manchester United medical and is set to sign his contract, according to Fabrizio Romano…
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Impressive numbers for Leny Yoro
Sky Sports say Leny Yoro played the third most minutes of any teenager in Europe’s top five leagues in 2023/24.
‘Incredible talent’
French journalist Julien Laurens says Leny Yoro is an ‘incredible talent’, amid his imminent move to Manchester United.
He has expressed concern about the fee United are paying, considering his contract runs out next year, but adds ‘time will tell’ whether it proves to be a shrewd investment.
Yoro set to partner Lisandro Martinez
Leny Yoro is set to partner Lisandro Martinez in the centre of Manchester United’s defence.
Martinez has just helped Argentina win the Copa America, after leading United to win the FA Cup Final.
After his latest success, Martinez has been lauded as the best player at his position in world football.
Talk about setting Leny Yoro up for success – this is a dream partnership for United…
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‘Aggressive’ pitch to make Yoro a ‘superstar’
Manchester United saw off competition from Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid to clinch the deal for Leny Yoro.
Yoro had been expected to hold out for a move to Real, yet Ineos were able to change his mind.
Fabrizio Romano has explained how United’s more aggressive approach to make Yoro one of the team’s superstars won him over, amid Real’s poor negotiating strategy.
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Recap: Leny Yoro to Manchester United
In case you missed it, Leny Yoro is set to join Manchester United on a five-year deal.
United have been able to win over the promising centre-back, who many believed was Real Madrid-bound.
Yoro has been undergoing a medical in Manchester today and an announcement from the club is expected over the next 24 hours.
[Link]Leny Yoro ‘here we go’
Fabrizio Romano has given his ‘here we go’ sign off on Leny Yoro’s transfer to Manchester United.
He says the first part of Yoro’s medical has been completed and the defender is ready to sign a contract.
Yoro will sign a deal to 2029 with an option to extend to 2030.
Yoro statistics show he is top prospect
Data source Squawka have published figures showing Leny Yoro’s standout qualities.
Yoro was the only under-23 centre-back in a top European league who completed 90 per cent of his passes, won more than 60 per cent of his aerial duels, and more than 60 per cent of his ground duels.
The 18-year-old is already a top-tier centre-back, Manchester United are bringing in a real gem.
Leny Yoro to increase United spending
Leny Yoro will be Manchester United’s second deal of the summer.
His £52 million transfer, which includes add-ons, follows the £36 million deal for Joshua Zirkzee.
This takes Manchester United’s spending to £88 million – which will be offset by player sales.
Mason Greenwood is poised to leave for Marseille imminently, which will bring in £23 million before add-ons.
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Leny Yoro fits the bill for future stars
Sir Jim Ratcliffe said earlier this year he did not want Manchester United to spend big on superstars like Kylian Mbappe – instead he wanted to find the ‘next Mbappe’.
Leny Yoro fits the bill, he is an exciting up and coming talent whose value will only rise beyond the figure Manchester United have paid for him.
This is a deal comparable to Arsenal’s swoop for William Saliba, now regarded as one of the best defenders in the Premier League with his best years still ahead of him.
Just 18, Yoro has a lot to give to Manchester United, and makes a change from signing players who are past their peak.
[Link]Who is Leny Yoro?
The news of the wonderkid coming to Old Trafford may have taken some Manchester United fans by surprise – just who is he?
Never fear – here’s our comprehensive guide on, what looks to be, Erik ten Hag’s latest recruit.
David Ornstein issues update
The man who broke the Leny Yoro news this morning has issued an update.
David Ornstein says Yoro is undergoing a medical right now, and the defender will sign his contract with Manchester United once it is complete.
Leny Yoro ‘not normal’
Former Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes plays alongside Yoro at Lille, and he rates him highly.
He has explained why Yoro is different to other young players he has seen in the past.
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Almost a ‘done deal’
Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claims Leny Yoro to Manchester United is almost a ‘done deal’
He says Yoro is now in Manchester to undergo his medical.
Lille manager’s prediction to come true
Lille manager Paulo Fonseca made a prediction about Leny Yoro last season.
He said: “I believe Leny in the next year will be at one of the best clubs in Europe.
“He started here at 16 with us. He is very ambitious but very disciplined.”
Now set to join Manchester United, Yoro is set to make Lille proud…
[Link]Todibo heading to Juventus
One centre-back Manchester United had looked at signing was Jean-Clair Todibo, before UEFA rules blocked a deal.
Todibo now appears to be heading to Italian side Juventus on a loan deal, which does keep a future United switch alive, just about.
Fabrizio Romano says Yoro ‘Here We Go’ is coming
Fabrizio Romano has released his latest video update on the Leny Yoro to Manchester United transfer.
He expects to be able to announce the deal with his ‘Here We Go’ catchphrase very soon…
Manchester United 1 Liverpool 0
Leny Yoro was Liverpool’s ‘prime target’ this summer, it is being reported. Now he is heading to Manchester United.
That just makes the deal even sweeter…
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All of Manchester United’s incomings and outgoings
We are a few weeks into the transfer window and there is more than a month to go. It has been a slow burn so far, and it is really heating up now.
Here is a very handy round-up of all of Manchester United’s incomings and outgoings, including youth transfers.
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Manchester United’s back four next season
How does this look for a Manchester United back four next season?
Shaw – Martinez – Yoro – Dalot
Throw in Matthijs de Ligt and we could have a back-up quartet of…
Malacia – Maguire – De Ligt – Wan-Bissaka
This is depending on our two left-backs staying fit, of course…
[Link]Recap: Leny Yoro to Manchester United
Leny Yoro is set to become Manchester United’s second signing of the 2024 transfer window.
After a fee was agreed with Lille, Yoro has decided to join Manchester United, and ditch his dream of joining Real Madrid.
Yoro has flown to Manchester United to undergo a medical and the Red Devils are looking to wrap this deal up as quickly as possible.
[Link]Manchester United release new Zirkzee pictures
Joshua Zirkzee was the first signing made by Manchester United this summer.
The club have released new images of the player at Old Trafford after clinching his move.
This could soon be Leny Yoro…
Verdict: Ineos are making a major statement
Read our analysis of why Ineos’ move for Leny Yoro is a major coup for Manchester United, and says a lot about the ambition of the club’s new investors.
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Rio Ferdinand reacts to Leny Yoro deal
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand had urged Yoro to snub Real Madrid and sign for the Red Devils.
Now he has responded to the latest news with a simple ‘eyes emoji’ and a wink.
Leny Yoro could join Manchester United immediately
Manchester United’s first signing Joshua Zirkzee has to wait to link up with the squad after his involvement at Euro 2024.
Leny Yoro will not have to wait, he could join up with the first team immediately, as he was not part of the France squad.
Yoro is a France under-21 international. Crucially, he is NOT part of Thierry Henry’s Olympic squad.
[Link]Manchester United fans buzzing with the deal
The move for Leny Yoro has been greeted with huge excitement among Manchester United fans.
Beating Real Madrid to the move says a lot in itself, and demonstrates the pulling power the Red Devils still possess.
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Real Madrid ready to give up
Real Madrid were the favourites to sign Leny Yoro before Manchester United hijacked the deal.
Naturally, there would be concern about them now matching United’s offer – but it does not seem like this will be the case.
Instead, Real appear ready to turn to alternative targets, which is great news for United.
Read the full story below…
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Manchester United ‘want to be very fast’
Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United are in a hurry to conclude the deal and want to ‘move fast’ to wrap up Yoro’s signing.
He confirms Yoro is set to undergo a medical at Carrington.
How much Manchester United are paying for Leny Yoro
The deal to bring Leny Yoro to Manchester United will cost £52 million including add-ons.
Yoro has only one year left on his Lille contract, which has made the transfer a lot easier, in comparison to the difficult negotiations with Everton for Jarrad Branthwaite.
Real Madrid were hoping to sign him on a free in 2025, so it was in Lille’s interest to accept Manchester United’s offer.
[Link]Matthijs de Ligt move still in play
Manchester United could yet sign Matthijs de Ligt as well as Leny Yoro, with a deal still possible.
Chris Wheeler of the Daily Mail reports United would still like to strike a deal for De Ligt, with Jarrad Branthwaite’s name mentioned too.
An addition will depend on player sales – Victor Lindelof is one who could potentially be sold to create space.
Leny Yoro to Manchester United, full report
Read our full report on the latest as Leny Yoro is set to join Manchester United…
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Manchester United’s centre-back options
Currently Manchester United are light at centre-back after Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala left the club this summer.
Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans make up the club’s current first team options.
36-year-old Evans signed a new one-year deal last week.
Leny Yoro would be an important addition, and he may not be the only centre-back signing…
[Link]Yoro to United – quick analysis
Signing Leny Yoro would be a major statement from Manchester United’s new investors Ineos.
Yoro is regarded as the top centre-back prospect in Europe and he had been holding out for a move to Real Madrid.
United have faced an uphill battle to win him over, but it looks like serious progress has been made, with the player flying in for a medical.
Centre-back is a position United need to strengthen and Yoro is a serious investment for the future, and the present.
[Link]Leny Yoro to Manchester United latest
The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has revealed Leny Yoro is set to fly to Manchester United to undergo a medical.
Manchester United have had a bid accepted by Lille and the club are closing in on a move.
This is a major development as United look to strengthen at centre-back.