Rio Ferdinand’s recent social media activity about Manchester United’s possible signing of Leny Yoro has sparked significant excitement among fans and pundits. According to The Athletic, Yoro is on his way to the UK for medical evaluations and to finalize his contract terms with United.
The negotiations between Lille and United have seemingly concluded with an initial transfer fee of around £52 million.
Yoro initially considered a move to Real Madrid but has now warmed to the idea of joining United, especially since his contract with Lille is set to expire next year. Lille prefers to sell him now rather than risk losing him for free, which has accelerated the discussions.
Though the deal isn’t finalized yet, former United center-back Rio Ferdinand fueled speculation with a cryptic tweet. He retweeted Fabrizio Romano’s post about the transfer and added just an eyes emoji followed by a wink emoji. This vague gesture has generated a buzz among fans, leading to various reactions and theories online.
Fans quickly reacted to Ferdinand’s tweet with a mix of excitement and curiosity:
– Some asked Ferdinand for insider details, playfully urging him to share direct messages.
– Others compared Yoro to iconic United defensive duos like Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
– Many expressed hopes that Yoro could replicate the success of past defenders at Old Trafford.
Yoro, who emerged from Lille’s youth academy, made his first-team debut in May 2022. Last season, he played in 44 matches, helping Lille to a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1, and demonstrating his potential on the European stage.
Besides Yoro, Manchester United has also been linked with Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt. The 24-year-old defender, reportedly interested in moving to Old Trafford, has had positive discussions with his current club.
De Ligt previously worked with United’s manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax, where they won the Eredivisie title and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.
United’s search for defensive reinforcements is partly due to Raphael Varane’s departure after his contract ended. The club is eager to fill the gap left by Varane and bolster their defense for the upcoming season.
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