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Revealed: Man Utd knew about Leny Yoro's metatarsal issue before £52m signing picked up same injury during pre-season

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<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/man-utd-lenny-yoro-red-devils-real-madrid-liverpool-gbp52m-lille-star/blt6c20f3f16147a47e" target="_blank">The Red Devils completed the signing of Yoro this summer</a> for a reported fee of £52 million ($68m). However, the French sensation suffered an injury to his metatarsal during their friendly against Arsenal and has been <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/leny-yoro-injury-man-utd-confirm-length-of-absence-defender-surgery-foot-injury/blt88ee14f420935e29" target="_blank">sidelined for close to three months after undergoing surgery</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

As per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5702983/2024/08/16/manchester-united-summer-upheaval/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, United had found out about the issue with Yoro's metatarsal during their medical check-up of the Frenchman before the completion of the transfer. Regardless, the Red Devils were keen to move forward with the signing of Yoro because of his standing as one of Europe's hottest prospects.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Man United were also keen to complete the transfer for Yoro as they believed Real Madrid could beat them to the signing of the 18-year-old. Los Blancos had been one of the clubs interested in the services of the Frenchman but were offering Lille a much lower fee for the defender. As such, it was reported that the Ligue 1 side were keen for United to be the club that signs Yoro.

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Luckily for Erik ten Hag, who was likely looking to have Yoro as a starter, United also completed the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich and will have the Dutchman available to compete for a starting spot.

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

Revealed: Man Utd knew about Leny Yoro's metatarsal issue before £52m signing picked up same injury during pre-season | Goal.com

Manchester United was reportedly aware of Leny Yoro&apos;s potential metatarsal issues during his medical but proceeded with the transfer regardless.

Revealed: Man Utd knew about Leny Yoro&apos;s metatarsal issue before £52m signing picked up same injury during pre-season