Manchester United swoops in ahead of Real Madrid to sign Leny Yoro

After such a miserable season for Manchester United in 2023-24, things sure are looking bright for the new campaign. The INEOS leaders have been working their magic in the transfer window, with Wednesday's latest news being a favorable shock.

That's because Manchester United has finalized the signing of teenage wonderkid Leny Yoro. The central defender was expected to join Real Madrid, while Liverpool, PSG and others showed interest. In the end, though, Yoro will be joining MUFC. This is a major get for the club.

🚨🔴 Leny Yoro to Manchester United, here we go! Deal in place after first part of medical completed.

More tests to follow then he’s ready to sign five year deal valid until June 2029.

Lille and Man United have all documents set for deal worth €50m plus several add-ons. pic.twitter.com/8Ziwb2JKNj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2024

Yoro has all the potential in the world to be the next big-time CB in the Premier League. He'll battle for a starting spot immediately, with the thought of him and Lisandro Martinez working together bringing a ton of joy to the United faithful. This is the kind of splash move that's sure to concern other teams across the league - Yoro is the real deal.