The SEVEN Man Utd players who could leave following Yoro's arrival

19 Jul 2024 08:00 BST
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Manchester United have completed the €62 million signing of Lille defender Leny Yoro, but his arrival could signal the departure of up to seven Red Devils stars.

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Yoro, 18, has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford and he will link up with his new team-mates ahead of Man Utd’s pre-season tour of the USA.

The teenager has been widely compared to Raphael Varane following his emergence in Ligue 1 and he is expected to replace his countryman in the Man Utd starting XI.

Following confirmation of his move to the Red Devils, Yoro said: “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.”

Which players will leave Man Utd this summer?

Erik ten Hag’s side are still in talks to sign Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, but rumours of a move have died down in recent days, while their pursuit of Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite appears to be over.

While signing Yoro is seen as a real coup by Man Utd, his arrival is set to lead to a number of departures.

© IMAGO - Harry Maguire could leave Man Utd this summer

Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof could both be sold, while offers will be considered for Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Scott McTominay, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jadon Sancho, according to The Mirror.

Mason Greenwood and Donny van de Beek are among the players to have already left Old Trafford this summer, but Man Utd are willing to sell the aforementioned seven players if a reasonable offer is lodged.

Lindelof has attracted transfer interest from Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, while Casemiro, McTominay and Wan-Bissaka are wanted by the Saudi Pro League, Fulham and West Ham respectively.