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Why Leny Yoro joining Manchester United could spell bad news for Arsenal

Billy Meyers

Wed 17 July 2024 11:30, UK

Leny Yoro is now close to joining Manchester United instead of Real Madrid – in a move which we believe could spell bad news for Arsenal.

The ꦚLille No.15 is heading to Old Trafford for a medicalꦺ after the Red Devils saw a £52m bid accepted, despite many believing the 18-year-old was going to join Real Madrid.

Interestingly, the Spanish giants are said to be surprised by this development, and that could cause issues for Arsenal…

Leny Yoro to Manchester United could see Real Madrid pinch an Arsenal target

An update from Spanish journalist Alberto Pereiro now claims that Real Madrid actually sold Rafa Marin as they believed Leny Yoro🍎 would move to the Santiago Bernabeu, so Carlo Ancelotti now wants another central defender signed.

ౠThat area of the Italian’s squad is now quite thin, after Nacho Fernandez departed and David Alaba suffered a serious injury.

♓So, why is this bad news for Arsenal? Well, the Gunners are believed to be on red alert after hearing that Marc Guehi is not keen to sign a new contract at Crystal Palace, according to .

🐲Mikel Arteta and Edu are seemingly huge fans of the England international, even more so after his stunning performances at UEFA Euro 2024 this summer, although there could now be a problem.

Carlo Ancelotti could take Marc Guehi out of reach for Mikel Arteta

ဣThe Sun believe Real Madrid have also been alerted by Guehi’s displays and potential availability this summer, with the Spanish giants actually ahead of Arsenal in the race.

ಌNow, with Yoro moving to Manchester United, we believe it could lead to Real Madrid bidding for the Crystal Palace No.6 and taking him away from Arsenal’s reach.

൲Los Blancos have history when it comes to signing players off the back of impressive displays at a major tournament, previously buying James Rodriguez after he won the Golden Boot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while also signing Keylor Navas after he shone for Costa Rica at the same competition.

🦋Furthermore, The Sun add that Guehi is expected to cost around £50m, roughly the same fee Real Madrid would have spent on Yoro before he opted for Manchester United, so all signs point to a potential move for the man from Abidjan, which could throw a spanner in the works for Arteta and Edu.

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