Leny Yoro sends message to Liverpool after Manchester United move as transfer clause comes up

Manchester United’s transfer dealings came to light when Leny Yoro followed Joshua Zirkzee out the door at Old Trafford.

The Ineos chapter at the Theater of Dreams is underway as players come in and out as a build-up to the upcoming Premier League season. There is less than a month until the top-flight campaign kicks off when Fulham visit Greater Manchester on Friday 16 August.

United have the Community Shield to look forward to after beating Manchester City in last year’s FA Cup final. They face the Premier League champions at Wembley six days before, with Erik ten Hag looking to lift a third piece of silverware to start his third spell in charge.

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Leny Yoro completes Manchester United move

Eighteen-year-old defender Leny Yoro has signed for Manchester United from Lille for a fee that could reach £58.9m.

The French international has committed his future to United on a five-year deal with the option of a further year. Following his move, he told the official website: “To sign for a club of Manchester United’s stature and ambition so early in my career is an incredible honour.

“From my first conversations with the club, they have set out a clear plan on how I can develop in Manchester as part of this exciting project and have shown a lot of care for me and my family.

“I know the history of the young players at Manchester United and I feel it can be the perfect place to reach my potential and achieve my ambitions, together with my new team-mates. I can’t wait to get started.”

MEN says: Manchester United’s transfers have become a running joke among rival fans, and if the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee didn’t make the critics sit up, the signing of Yoro will. The Frenchman is a coveted centre-back wanted by Champions League record holders Real Madrid and United’s Premier League rivals Liverpool.

The Anfield club have turned their sights on the French club after receiving suggestions that his preference would be a move to the Bernabeu, it has been reported, but not only have United landed a defender for the future, they have also snagged a target of transfer just below. the noses of their rivals.

Mason Greenwood completes move to Marseille

Mason Greenwood became United’s fourth summer exit this week as he became one of the first signings for new Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.

United cashed in on the 22-year-old, paying €31.6m (£26.6m) for his services, joining Alvaro Fernandez, Donny van de Beek and Willy Kambwala at Old Trafford.

Greenwood has signed a five-year deal in Ligue 1, but the club have installed a sell-on clause that will see him pocket a sizeable chunk of any future transfer fee.

However, according to reports in Spain namely Mundo Deportivo, Getafe will pocket 20% of the transfer fee following his La Liga loan spell last season. It has been claimed that the Spanish outfit will demand around €6m after negotiating a deal with United which ensured they would be compensated in the event of a sale.

MEN says: The sale of Greenwood is good for United as it will go some way towards the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, banked as pure profit. The 22-year-old came through the academy and made 129 appearances, his performances in La Liga have caught the eye of Marseille and the sale will line the coffers for United – whether it allows for more business or brings in Zirkzee or Yoro cheaper than originally anticipated.