Manchester United make initial contact with Lille because of Leny Yoro

Lille’s highly-rated Leny Yoro is among several centre-backs Manchester United are eyeing, with Everton starlet Jarrad Branthwaite remaining a prime target.

Branthwaite’s big move to United is in doubt unless Everton drop their £70million demands for his signature. This is the only obstacle to a deal, as personal terms have been agreed with the player.

While attempts have already been made to sign Branthwaite, including a bid worth £35m plus add-ons which was rejected, it appears United are pushing ahead with other targets.

According to Sky Sports, United have made initial contact with Lille over signing Yoro.

Yoro, 18, is attracting interest from Real Madrid, but it remains to be seen whether the European champions will make a move for him this summer.

The report adds that United will not return for Branthwaite unless they receive assurances that Everton are willing to lower their demands.

Center back is thought to be a priority position, with Raphael Varane leaving as a free agent and Victor Lindelof attracting interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

Yoro is not the only Lille star on United’s radar

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United are among Premier League clubs interested in Lille striker Jonathan David, who has entered the final year of his contract.

The Canadian is currently competing in the 2024 Copa America after losing their opening match 2-0 against a Lisandro Martinez-inspired Argentina side.

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