AC Milan eyes Man United’s Leny Yoro before summer transfer window shuts
Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has told AC Milan that defender Leny Yoro is a target for a summer signing. Yoro, 20, joined United from Lille for £52 million two years ago but has made just 67 appearances, scoring one goal and three assists, with an ankle injury limiting his early seasons and leaving him rotating between the bench and starting XI. Most recently he was an unused substitute in United’s 2-0 loss to Hull City, on the bench against Ipswich, then came on for Diogo Dalot at right-back in the 73rd minute against the same side.
The news matters to Nigerian football fans who track European talent movements, as Yoro’s potential exit could shape his career trajectory and indicate United’s defensive plans under interim boss Michael Carrick. For Milan, securing a young centre-back fits their defensive overhaul after already spending €150 million this summer on players including Omari Hutchinson, Goncalo Ramos, Mario Gila, Sankhoun Diawara and Diego Moreira.
Milan’s sporting directors Hendrik Almstadt and Bobby Gardiner met Amorim for about five hours on Saturday, where he was assured additional signings are being considered. The Rossoneri still seek an attacking midfielder, a central defender and a left‑boss, with super‑agent Jorge Mendes possibly facilitating talks. The summer transfer window closes on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
If Yoro moves to Milan, will he finally find regular playing time to revive his promise, or should United retain him as squad depth while he works back to full fitness?