Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Bologna attacker Joshua Zirkzee in what would be the first signing of the club under the INEOS era.
The arrival of a striker was expected since the club faced goal scoring issues last season and lost Anthony Martial this summer following the expiry of his contract.
Now the attention will switch towards signing a new defender who can partner Lisandro Martinez in the defense.
The Red Devils are eyeing a number of deals in the defensive department as they have been linked with moves for Jarrad Branthwaite, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.
The club have received a major boost in their pursuit of signing Lille defender Yoro after the club favourites to sign him, Real Madrid, are looking at other options in the market, according to AS.
The Champions League winners are making a plan B in case Yoro decides to move to Old Trafford this summer.
They are currently eyeing Lazio defender Mario Gila as the alternative to Yoro, should they miss out on signing the youngster.
This shows they feel that the young French defender can choose the Red Devils over Los Blancos this summer.
The youngster has been linked with a move to United, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.
The fact that the biggest clubs in the world want to sign him shows how highly he is rated in the game.
Real Madrid plan has opened the door for Man United
Yoro wants to join Real Madrid and it is well-known that his intention is to play for the La Liga and the Champions League winners next season.
With his contract expiring next year, Lille have decided to sell him this summer in order to recoup some money from his transfer.
However, Real Madrid are waiting for him to become a free agent and then sign him next summer.
This could give other clubs the opportunity to win the race over Madrid to secure his services.
