By the end of the summer transfer window, Manchester United will have signed three talented young players who could become future stars at Old Trafford.
The first player, Leny Yoro, joined from Lille for an initial fee of €62 million, with an additional €8 million in possible add-ons. Yoro is regarded as one of the top young talents in Europe.
However, he suffered a foot injury in his second pre-season game and is expected to be out until October.
Despite this setback, fans are eager to see his return. Manchester United’s scouts, along with manager Erik ten Hag, saw Yoro as a key addition and worked hard to convince him to join the team.
Even though Real Madrid showed interest, they did not meet Lille’s asking price. Yoro, often compared to Raphael Varane, has shown glimpses of his talent, and there are high hopes for his future at the club.
Yoro’s signing reflects the new football strategy led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is focused on building a young and talented team. This summer marks INEOS’ first transfer window in charge, and they have also reached agreements to sign two more promising players: Sekou Kone, 18, and Chido Obi-Martin, 16.
Kone, a midfielder, currently plays for Guidars FC and impressed at the Under-17 World Cup while representing Mali. He is expected to join Manchester United’s Under-21 team and train with the first team at Carrington, where he could quickly rise if he performs well.
Obi-Martin, a youth striker, is another exciting signing. Born in Denmark, he joined Arsenal from Danish team KB in 2022 and had a standout season, including scoring 29 goals in 17 league matches for Arsenal’s U18s.
United’s academy leaders, Nick Cox and Luke Fedorenko, played a key role in securing his transfer.
Manchester United’s academy has seen a resurgence under Cox’s leadership, and Fedorenko’s promotion to head of academy recruitment has further strengthened their efforts. The club is committed to developing young talent, and these new signings show a clear strategy for the future.
