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Rob Dawson, Reporter
Manchester United afraid to sign new contract Leny Yoro He may be out for a while because of the ankle injury he has sustained. in their friendly time against arsenala source told ESPN.
Yoro was forced off in the first half of the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, in just his second appearance since moving from Lille.
The 18-year-old has been unable to train since and was pictured on Tuesday using crutches and wearing a protective boot on his left foot.
A source told ESPN that the club’s medical team is still assessing the injury.
United have declined to comment as manager Erik ten Hag prepares to address the situation at a press conference on Thursday.
Yoro will miss the friendly match against Real Betis in San Diego on Wednesday.
Lost Yoro, who signed for £52 million ($67 million), is a big blow to Ten Hag, who hoped the Frenchman would replace Raphael Varane fight back.
Varane has joined the Italian team Way after leaving Old Trafford on a free transfer at the end of last season.
Sources told ESPN that United are still looking for another centre-back and remain interested in Bayern Munich‘S Matthijs de Ligt and Everton Jarrad Branthwaite.
Bayern want £42m for De Ligt while Everton have quoted more than £70m for Branthwaite.
United have done Two formal offers were made for Branthwaite, both of which were rejected by Everton.
United are also concerned about the striker’s fitness. Rasmus Hojlundwho was substituted in the first half of the match against Arsenal after suffering a suspected hamstring injury.
