Leny Yoro transfer pursuit 'steps up' as Manchester United exit deal 'falls through'

Manchester United face a potentially busy few months as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos look to navigate their way through the summer transfer window.

United will be looking to recover from their dismal eighth-placed finish last term when they begin the 2024/25 season at home to Fulham on August 16. Their FA Cup final win over Manchester City last month, though, may have given them a boost when United kick off the 24/25 campaign.

One complication when it comes to transfers is Euro 2024 and the Copa America, with potential transfer targets likely to be focusing on international duties rather than their club futures. Below is a look at some of the latest media reports from in and around Old Trafford...

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Sky Sports claim that United have made initial contact over the signing of Lille centre-back Leny Yoro. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Old Trafford but the club are now said to have made their first move to potentially sign him.

MEN Sport's Isaac Seelochan says: This is a tricky one for United, with Real Madrid seen as the favourites to sign him. There is no question about his ability and future potential, but does the player really want to join?

Of course, these reports could all be just a ruse to try and get Everton to lower their asking price for Jarrad Branthwaite. Either way, United are looking to sign two new centre-backs this summer, and the addition of Yoro would be a no-brainer.

SPORT1 journalist Christopher Michelis is claiming that a move to Saudi Arabia for Casemiro has fallen through. He also claims that