MANCHESTER UNITED could be forced back into the transfer market after Leny Yoro was ruled out for three months.
The French defender only joined the club this summer in a £52million from Ligue 1 outfit Lille.
Yoro, 18, had fans raving about his arrival and quickly impressed in his first pre-season game against Rangers.
However, he injured his foot in the fixture against Arsenal during the US tour.
The centre-back was spotted wearing a protective boot and using crutches at the club’s training base in LA.
He is expected to miss up to three months which would include the first two months of the Premier League season.
Yoro will undergo further tests when the squad return to the UK in order to determine the full extent of the injury.
This means that Man United could return to the transfer market to find another defender.
A move for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite would not be out of the question, given the club’s previous interest.
The Red Devils were knocked back by the Toffees, who stood firm on their £70m valuation of the Englishman.
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Since the original interest, Sean Dyche has recuited Lyon star Jake O’Brien in a £17m deal.
The arrival of the Irishman could see Everton more open to a sale of Branthwaite.
However, the Merseyside outfit are set to offer their star a new deal in order to compensate him worth £160,000-per-week.
Another move the Red Devils could make would be to revive the swoop for Matthijs de Ligt.
The club had launched a formal approach to Bayern Munich to sign the Dutchman before opting for Yoro.
Old Trafford chiefs did have an initial offer worth £29.5m rejected by the Bundesliga outfit.
Bayern are reportedly holding out for £42m plus add-ons.
Man United also have further issues as Rasmus Hojlund picked up an injury during pre-season.
The club also have concerns over Marcus Rashford and Antony.
The pair were both subbed off during the win over Real Betis after picking up knocks.
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