Man Utd transfer news: Leny Yoro pursuit steps up as Premier League club make initial contact with Lille

Manchester United have made initial contact with Lille over the signing of central defender Leny Yoro.

Yoro, 18, is among a number of young centre-backs United are looking at.

Jarrad Branthwaite remains a primary target – but as yet, there is no indication from Everton that their £70m asking price will be reduced.

United will not go back in for Jarrad Branthwaite unless they receive assurances that Everton are willing to budge on the transfer fee.

Everton rejected United’s initial offer thought to be worth £35m plus add-ons.

United are reluctant to be drawn into a long-running saga.

Man Utd expected to meet Zirkzee release clause

United are expected to meet the €40m release clause in Joshua Zirkzee’s contract at Bologna.

Discussions are ongoing over a move for the Netherlands striker, who is currently at Euro 2024 in Germany.

It will then be up to the player and his representatives to decide if they want to speak to United over a potential move.

United have other targets if a move for Zirkzee doesn’t materialise.

When does the summer transfer window open and close?

The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.

The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.