{
  "id": 11472611,
  "title": "Man Utd ‘seriously’ considering offloading £52m Red with ideal replacement already lined up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/man-utd-seriously-considering-offloading-52m-red-with-ideal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/man-utd-seriously-considering-offloading-154000257.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United defender Leny Yoro faces the possibility of losing his place in next season's squad, according to recent reports. The club is actively seeking a replacement for the 20-year-old Frenchman who came to Old Trafford from LOSC Lille in 2024 for a staggering £52 million. Despite earning his first France call-up following an injury to Ibrahima Konate, Yoro's performance has not met the high expectations set upon his arrival. Manager Michael Carrick has relegated Yoro to a backup role behind Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, with young defenders like Ayden Heaven potentially taking his place. The return of experienced defender Matthijs de Ligt would further diminish Yoro's availability. While Yoro remains under contract until June 2029, his future at United appears uncertain. The club may consider selling him in the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal among potential suitors. One promising alternative is Jacobo Ramón, a 21-year-old centre-back from Real Madrid's academy who is currently plying his trade at Como. With a €45 million valuation, United could potentially recoup a significant sum if they choose to offload Yoro.",
  "summary": "Manchester United defender Leny Yoro risks losing his spot in the squad for next season, with the management already seeking a replacement.In the summer of 2024, the Red Devils beat stern competition ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}