It is 13 years since Manchester United missed out on a talented French defender with the world at his feet but Erik ten Hag is hoping history does not repeat itself
Sir Alex Ferguson rushed down to Lille on a train from Euston to meet with an 18-year-old centre-back who had the world at his feet.
In an interview with The Athletic, French football expert Jonathan Johnson explained: "Yoro is top of the list among defensive prospects in France. I think what probably interests the French public the most is the parallel between him and Raphael Varane. When Varane eventually joined United in 2021, he spoke about the move being his 'destiny' but the Reds are hoping they won't have to wait a decade to welcome Yoro to Old Trafford. MEN Sport understands a bid of approximately £50m has been accepted by Lille for the defender.
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