Revealed: Leny Yoro was FORCED to join Man Utd

Bence Bocsák

• 18 Jul 2024 06:45 CDT
• 3 min read

Manchester United are closing in on what could be the most sensational move of the transfer window in the Premier League so far this summer.

Leny Yoro had been wanted by Real Madrid and Liverpool, but it's United who have been able to strike an agreement with Lille in order to bring the young defender to Old Trafford.

Even though Liverpool and Real Madrid had been long-term admirers of the 18 year old, neither could meet Lille's transfer fee demands.

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Now United are closing in on winning the race for his services with an agreement close between the player and the club as well.

Ineos will be delighted to get this deal over the line and secure a real coup for Manchester United. The kind of coup United have not been able to secure for many years now.

However, while United will be pleased to get the deal over the line it is important to note that this was a difficult race for them to win.

Yoro's preference was always a move to Real Madrid. United's hefty financial offer may have helped to sway his mind but according to a report by Marca it was not only that which ultimately forced Yoro to accept United's offer.

Yoro threatened by Lille?

According to Marca Yoro was threatened by his club Lille to accept United's offer or face not playing competitive football for an entire year.

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Given those alleged threats, Yoro practically did not have another choice in the matter. As an 18 year old with so much senior experience under his belt, playing football week in week out will have been his priority.

United will not care about the circumstances of the deal too much. They will be simply content that they have gotten the job done.

In Yoro the club will hope to have secured a centre-back who can lead United's back line for the next decade to come.