Milan's Amorim eyes United defender Yoro in surprise bid

Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, now AC Milan manager, has opened talks on a shock bid for Manchester United centre‑back Leny Yoro, with the fee reported at £52 million, over €60 million and a €150 million (£128 million) summer spending spree that could fund the move (Picture: AP). The reports come from Italy.

Why Milan are keen on Yoro

Milan are looking to reinforce a defence that has already seen the arrival of several new faces, including Goncalo Ramos, Mario Gila, Sankhoun Diawara and Diego Moreira as part of a €150 million (£128 million) spending spree this summer. The club have also secured England Under‑21 attacker Omari Hutchinson and are monitoring United’s centre‑back as they aim to add a left‑back and a central defender before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

Super‑agent Jorge Mendes is said to be involved, and Amorim spent nearly five hours with Milan directors Hendrik Almstadt and Bobby Gardiner on Saturday to discuss targets, underscoring the importance of the move for the Rossoneri.

Implications for Milan and United

Yoro arrived at Old Trafford from Lille for a reported £52 million fee, with another source citing a cost of over €60 million, and has struggled to fulfil the promise of that teenage signing. The 20‑year‑old has made 67 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring one goal and providing three assists, although a serious ankle injury limited his debut season.

A second report notes that in his second season he featured in 33 matches across all competitions, starting 18 of them and playing 16 minutes as a substitute against Ipswich after being an unused sub in United’s 2‑0 loss to Hull City.

At United, Yoro faces stiff competition from Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, and he remains on a contract that runs until 2029, with three years left on his deal. United’s manager Michael Carrick has yet to give Yoro a regular starting role, raising questions over his future at the Theatre of Dreams.

Should the bid materialise, Milan would gain a young, left‑footed centre‑back with Champions League experience, while United would need to command an astronomical fee to part with a player who has not indicated a desire to leave. The potential reunion of Amorim with a former United player adds a personal dimension to the negotiations.