Leny Yoro from Lille has agreed to be signed by Manchester United. Despite Real Madrid’s interest, the 18-year-old has chosen to join United after the club’s offer was accepted last week.
The Frenchman, who was selected in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year after making an impression the previous season, is anticipated to fetch a fee of approximately €70 million (£58.7 million). Yoro is set to join United as their second summer acquisition following the £36.5 million arrival of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
With further incomings likely as they attempt to offload numerous squad members, it is estimated that their summer spending would reach £95.2 million. Players like Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Mason Mount are rumoured to be leaving as United looks to raise some money.
Who else, though, ought United to sign this summer? MEN writers offer their opinions on the team the Red Devils ought to sign as their third and subsequent addition during the transfer window.
Marshall Tyrone
Prioritising a center-back and a striker at the beginning of this transfer window, United will have made a great start if they can sign both players before leaving on tour. In actuality, sales are now needed to increase the budget, and who leaves could influence who arrives next.
Victor Lindelof is likely the next central defender that United will have to sell. Casemiro is one midfield player who could leave, while offers for Scott McTominay have been made.
It would be ideal to have a second, slightly more experienced centre back, and Matthijs de Ligt may still be able to fill that role. But Casemiro’s predicament is the most intriguing. Midfield should be the next position to consider if United are to replace him, which is likely to need to happen sooner rather than later.
Railston, Steven
I stated before the transfer season opened that finding a good defensive midfielder to replace Casemiro had to be United’s top priority, and I still feel that way. Given the Brazilian’s notable decline from the previous campaign, it is not recommended to stick with him for the current one.
The problem is finding the appropriate player to replace Casemiro. Joao Palhinha filed an appeal, but there aren’t many possibilities on the market and he recently joined Bayern Munich from Fulham.
Even if Leny Yoro’s move isn’t official yet, United should concentrate their efforts on securing that player now that a forward and a defence have been added.
Maybe Ugrarte, a midfielder for PSG, fits the mould and would increase the South American presence in the locker room.
Kieran King
It is obvious that this summer, United needs to bolster their midfield. They need a long-term partner for Kobbie Mainoo since I don’t think Casemiro can play at the highest level much more. The 32-year-old Brazilian didn’t seem to be at his peak the previous season, so should United focus on the future? In my opinion, yes.
Adam Wharton, the starlet of Crystal Palace, is the one they ought to be observing. Since transferring from Blackburn to Palace in January, he has shown promise, and he might provide an instant solution to United’s midfield dilemma. Wharton is currently the most suitable candidate available, thus that is the area United should focus on next.
Doyle Tom
Yoro’s signing is a major victory for United since it frees them from the time-sensitive transfer dramas that have plagued them in the past summers, when they overbid on targets. What therefore ought to they do? In addition to Yoro, United might use another centre back, and Matthijs De Ligt is a good fit at the correct cost. Although Jarrad Branthwaite would be a fantastic addition, he now appears too costly, especially considering how perplexed Everton is by the Yoro fee.
Given the injury histories of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, Ten Hag is in dire need of a left-back. Manuel Ugarte of PSG appears to be a decent option at a reasonable price, but that deal probably depends on Casemiro being sold. Actually, United’s transfer window depends on who can be sold in order to raise additional money for other needs.
De Ligt, Ugarte, and a left-back would be improvements to the squad if Ineos can get Casemiro, Mason Greenwood, Christian Eriksen, and either Victor Lindelof or Harry Maguire—or both of them—out of the picture. Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford moving suddenly seems less possible, but if United could sell either, I would also choose to sign a striker or winger. Federico Chiesa and Ivan Toney would provide depth, goals, and experience at reasonable costs.
