DON DEAL: Manchester United have reached an agreement with Lille over wonderkid Leny Yoro
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Lille over the transfer fee for wonderkid Leny Yoro, according to Sky Sports.
Man Utd agree fee to sign French wonderkid, pushing for transfer
The Red Devils are currently in advanced negotiations with Bayern Munich over the transfer of centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
However, they are also open to the prospect of landing another central defender and Yoro is probably the preferred pick.
Sky Sports claim that United have already agreed a fee with Lille. The French outfit are prepared to sell him for a £42m package.
Despite this, a transfer is not straightforward. Yoro currently prefers a move to Real Madrid and he is awaiting their transfer bid.
Los Blancos have no desire to match United’s offer at the moment and as things stand, United are playing the waiting game.
United have been ambitious since their minority takeover by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. They are eyeing multiple signings.
The club finished a lowly eighth in the Premier League last term, but will be eyeing at least a top-four finish this time around.
Manchester United are likely to make a “third bid” for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, according to The Times.
The Red Devils have already had two offers turned down for the 22-year-old; the latest of which was worth £45m, plus £5m add-ons.
It’s fair to say that most fans on X would prefer that the club move on to other targets rather than pay over the odds for Branthwaite:
Walk away… can’t even get in the England squad 🤷🏼♂️
— Jason Pinnock (@jasonpinnock07) July 9, 2024
How much do Everton want for Branthwaite?
It is believed that the Toffees are holding out for a fee between £70m and £75m. The Merseyside club have cited the fee that Manchester City paid for Josko Gvardiol (£77.6m) as one of the reasons why they are standing firm on their asking price.
With the two clubs currently £20m apart on their valuations, it remains to be seen whether a compromise can be found or whether Erik ten Hag’s side will ultimately decide to walk away.
United have made bids for two centre-backs and are in talks with another
In addition to Branthwaite, the Red Devils have had a £42m (plus add-ons) offer accepted by Lille for Leny Yoro. Rio Ferdinand has pleaded for the teenager to make the switch to Old Trafford but it does appear as if he is holding out for a move to Real Madrid.
The Times have also confirmed that a £43m deal for Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt is close to being finalised.
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