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Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Lille defender Leny Yoro in a spectacular swoop for one of the most highly-rated young players in Europe.
Yoro, 18, becomes United’s second signing of the summer transfer window after completing his medical in England on Wednesday.
United saw off interest from Real Madrid to agree a fee of £52million plus add-ons with Lille. Yoro will sign a five-year deal with the option to extend that by a further 12 months.
Reinforcements at the back have been a key priority for United this summer with two bids for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite turned away and talks also taking place with Bayern Munich over Matthijs de Ligt.
Yoro appeared to be United’s most difficult target with Real Madrid thought to be his preferred destination this summer. The teenage defender had just one more year on his contract in France with Real’s preference to sign him on a free transfer next summer.
But with Lille eager to cash in, United’s bid was accepted by the Ligue 1 club, successfully convincing the Frenchman to make the move to Old Trafford.
De Ligt and Branthwaite remain targets for United this summer although any other moves on defensive reinforcements could hinge on offloading players first.
Raphael Varane has already left United this summer following the end of his contract with Willy Kambwala joining Villarreal on a permanent transfer.
The futures of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof remain uncertain with United looking to move on a number of players this summer.
More to follow
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