Manchester United set to snatch Real Madrid's number one target ahead of next season

Manchester United might attempt to sign outstanding defender Leny Yoro this summer. Manchester United will undoubtedly need to acquire at least a single fresh centre-half this summer. Raphael Varane is going to depart and others, like Jonny Evans, could follow.

Several candidates have been linked to filling the vacuum, possibly none more than Jarrad Branthwaite. However, one athlete whose accusations we've previously reported is Leny Yoro, and the teenager's name has returned to the news. 

According to reports, United would look into signing the 18-year-old player, who presently plays for Lille in Ligue 1. Plans have been made for bringing in reinforcements during the upcoming window, as INEOS hopes to start off proceedings in the Theatre of Dreams. If Yoro is not available, United has additional options, including Bayer Leverkusen's Odilon Kossounou, Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo, and Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly.

Where will Leny Yoro go next football season?

Mikel Arteta is additionally seeking to bring in a defensive player for Arsenal, and Leny Yoro has surely become one of the names he likes. With the announcement on Friday that Joel Matip is leaving Liverpool after the final match of the 2023/24 season, as well as concerns about Virgil van Dijk's future, the Reds will undoubtedly be in dire need of an outstanding exponent. According to sources, van Djik and Matip are continuing to garner interest from clubs in Europe as well as the Saudi Pro League. 

Every single one of the Premier League teams currently pursuing Yoro seems to be waiting to see if the player has an interest in signing PSG or Real Madrid first, before making a move for his services. The 18-year-old has appeared in 31 games for Lille so far this season, and given that Ratcliffe also owns fellow Ligue 1 club Nice, he will be aware of the type of footballer he is. Lille's next game is against Nice, so he will get more detail there as well.