“Manchester United allowed Real Madrid to sign Camavinga and Jude Bellingham and they now one of the biggest footballer in the world and they want to do that again. We should never allow them to sign this amazing players. We need them by all means”-Manchester United to lose out on two world class young targets with Real Madrid now “favourites”
Manchester United’s pursuit of defensive reinforcements appears to have encountered a setback, as Real Madrid emerges as the leading contender to secure the services of promising young center-back Leny Yoro in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of key defenders Raphaël Varane, Harry Maguire, and Jonny Evans, particularly with INEOS taking charge at Old Trafford for their inaugural summer transfer window, manager Erik ten Hag reportedly favors Lisandro Martínez as his preferred choice for the center-back role. However, the question of Martínez’s potential partner remains unanswered beyond this season.
Initial speculation linked United with a move for 18-year-old Lille defender Leny Yoro, but renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano now indicates that Real Madrid has taken the lead in the race for his signature.
In addition to Yoro, United had expressed interest in Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo. However, they now face tough competition for his acquisition, with several Premier League clubs reportedly ready to meet Todibo’s valuation of at least £52 million, potentially pricing United out of the market for the French international.
United’s financial flexibility in the transfer market may be constrained due to their significant past expenditures in recent seasons. Furthermore, Nice’s hefty demands for Todibo could be influenced by Barcelona’s 25% sell-on clause attached to the player.
With Yoro and Todibo appearing increasingly out of reach, United might redirect their focus towards alternative options like Jarrad Branthwaite and Gleison Bremer as they persist in their quest for defensive reinforcements.
