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.
'They don't want to be in a position where there's a number one target, and chase them all summer like they have in previous windows and then be left when the start of the season comes around and not have a player in place. 'Centre-back is definitely an area that they do want to strengthen in and It is a priority position. 'Leny Yoro is quite raw but seen as a player with a lot of potential. He's among a number of centre-backs that Manchester United are looking at.