Leny Yoro transfer chase ‘intensifies’ as Manchester United exit deal ‘declines’

Manchester United face a potentially busy couple of months as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos look to run through their summer transfer window.

United will be looking to bounce back from eighth place last term when they kick off the 2024/25 season at home to Fulham on August 16. However, victory in the FA Cup final against Manchester City last month gave them a boost. when United kick off the 24/25 campaign.

A complication when it comes to transfers is Euro 2024 and the Copa America, with potential transfer targets likely to focus on international duties rather than their club futures. Below is a look at some of the latest media reports in and around Old Trafford…

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The latest Yoro transfer

Sky Sports claim United have made first contact over signing Lille centre-back Leny Yoro. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Old Trafford but now the club are said to have made the first move to sign him.

MEN Sport’s Isaac Seelochan says: This is a tricky one for United, with Real Madrid seen as favorites to sign him. There is no doubting his ability and future potential, but does the player really want to join?

Of course, all these reports could just be a ploy to try and get Everton to lower their asking price for Jarrad Branthwaite. Either way, United are looking to sign two new centre-backs this summer and adding Yoro would be a no-brainer.

The deal with Casemiro was “declining”

SPORT1 journalist Christopher Michelis claims Casemiro’s move to Saudi Arabia has failed. He also claims any reported interest in West Ham’s Edson Alvarez from United is “not a hot topic”.

“The transfer of Casemiro to Saudi Arabia fell through a few days ago. The negotiations were at an advanced stage, but they did not work. West Ham’s Edson Alvarez is currently not a hot topic,” he said on X, known formerly as Twitter.

MEN Sport’s Isaac Seelochan says: It’s hard to believe that Casemiro will still be at Old Trafford when the summer window closes. However, if these reports are to be believed then it is a major blow for United, with clubs in Saudi Arabia being the few who could match the Brazilian’s wages and offer a transfer fee.

As for Edson Alvarez, while United need a defensive midfielder, questions have to be asked as to whether the Mexican is good enough to reach United’s club ambitions. Aged 26 and with very few other clubs linked, that can tell its own story.