EXCLUSIVE: PSG did not push for new Man Utd signing Yoro after injury concerns

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 31 Jul 2024 13:53 BST
4 min read

Paris Saint-Germain decided not to push for the signature of Leny Yoro owing to concerns over injuries relating to his development, FootballTransfers has been told.

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Manchester United are facing an anxious wait on Yoro and there are fears the defender could be out for a significant period.

One source has told FootballTransfers that the 18-year-old has suffered a fracture in his fifth metatarsal and could be sidelined for weeks.

Yoro was spotted using crutches and wearing a protective boot at the team's training camp at UCLA, following the injury he sustained during the first half of their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in Los Angeles on Saturday.

And club sources at PSG have informed us that they decided to back away from the deal as they had some physical concerns over the player, in regards to potential injuries.

Yoro was forced off after just 34 minutes in the game against the Gunners and is now on crutches.

Manager Erik ten Hag mentioned that the club would assess the extent of injuries to Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund have sustained.

When asked, Man Utd told FootballTransfers that they are still assessing Yoro’s injury so no timeframe for a return was provided.

Both players missed Tuesday's training session ahead of Man Utd's upcoming friendly against Real Betis in San Diego on Wednesday.

Yoro joined from Lille in a deal worth up to €62 million, with the club beating interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Los Blancos were unwilling to break the bank following the signing of Kylian Mbappe to their squad, but he was greatly admired by the club.

The youngster made his debut in a friendly against Rangers ten days ago, where he received plaudits for his display.

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Leny Yoro

D (C)

Man Utd

Leny Yoro

D (C)

Man Utd

ETV Range

€21.4M - €35.6M

Man Utd are looking to bolster their defence following his move to Manchester. The Premier League giants have already had bids rejected for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, who FootballTransfers revealed was their top centre-back target.

Yoro to Man Utd

Yoro said upon his arrival: “Signing for a club with the stature and ambition of Manchester United so early in my career is an incredible honour.

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

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