Manchester United are pushing ahead with their pursuit of confirming their second signing of the summer transfer window, with a new centre-back now the priority.
Joshua Zirkzee became the first new face through the door at Old Trafford on Sunday and is expected to join up with Erik ten Hag’s squad later on in the summer after helping the Netherlands reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Ten Hag and new sporting director Dan Ashworth are working hard behind-the-scenes to get the Red Devils’ business spot-on ahead of a huge season. Untied are looking to improve on last season’s eighth-place finish and hope to return to the Champions League.
Leny Yoro breakthrough
Leny Yoro is a man United want, and if reports from France are to be believed, the Lille centre-back is now considering accepting the proposal by Ten Hag’s side. United had a bid accepted for the defender earlier this month, but the consensus has always been that he prefers a move to Real Madrid.
The European champions are yet to match United’s offer, with reports suggesting their highest bid yet was just €20m (£16.8m). Now, according to FootMercato, Yoro is reconsidering United’s approach and is in talks with the club over his salary.
In another positive twist, it’s said that Yoro’s entourage are pushing for the youngster to make a move so he can establish himself in Ten Hag’s squad.
Bid made for Doue
One French wonderkid that Man United look less likely to sign is Rennes ace Desire Doue. The 19-year-old midfielder has been linked with the majority of Europe’s top clubs after his breakthrough season in Ligue 1.
United are one of several Premier League clubs tracking him, but according to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Paris Saint-Germain have made a formal bid of around €45m including bonuses for the midfielder.
It’s also understood that Bayern Munich have already made a second offer and had their first bid turned down.
