Leny Yoro moves a step closer to Manchester United return after important update in recovery

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro is walking without crutches as he steps up his rehabilitation from a foot injury.

Yoro fractured his metatarsal in the first half of the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in Los Angeles, which was the opening fixture of United’s pre-season tour in the United States.

The 18-year-old underwent surgery at the beginning of August to address the problem and November was earmarked for his return. Yoro was unveiled to Old Trafford before the Fulham game and was using crutches but his recovery is progressing and they are no longer needed.

That represents a positive step in his return to action and Yoro has been in the gym at Carrington as he works with United’s physio team to prepare him to return to full fitness.

Yoro was one of five first-team signings for United this summer and demonstrated his quality in just his first appearance for the club in a friendly against Rangers in July.

The defender only had one training session under his belt when he played that game and it was impressive to see him perform with teammates he’d only known for a few days.

Although Yoro’s injury has been considered a huge blow, club sources are viewing his lay-off as an opportunity for him to settle into life in Manchester and familiarise himself with his new surroundings, an approach Sir Alex Ferguson would take with new signings who picked up injuries.

United believe Yoro can develop into one of the best defenders in the world and his signing from Lille in a deal that could rise to €70million was seen as a coup.

Ten Hag said on Yoro’s injury: “That’s part of football, that’s part of top football especially, that you come into, you go to the edge, every player has to go to the edge.

“And yeah, then injuries are not avoidable. But of course, we have to be ready as a club and as a team to cover this and the players are dealing very well with this setback. They (Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund) are very positive, they are already recovering and they will return.”

He will have to leave the club now or ….Manchester United star player transfer hint dropped as ‘medical’ booked ahead of move

Galatasaray could move for Casemiro from Manchester United after midfielder Sergio Oliveira was undergoing ‘medical tests’ at Olympiacos.

Casemiro is being linked with a departure from United having suffered a dramatic dip in form since his impressive debut campaign when arriving from Real Madrid in August 2022.

The midfielder was hauled off at half-time during United’s 3-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday after struggling in the first 45 minutes, making mistakes which led to two goals.

It is now claimed that Galatasaray are interested in signing Casemiro before Turkey’s summer transfer window closes on Friday, September 13. The Times have reported that Galatasaray have shortlisted Casemiro in their search for a midfielder.

Galatasaray have already made a major statement by signing Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli and could go for Casemiro as part of a similar approach. They have also signed Gabriel Sara, Elias Jelert, Ismail Jakobs, Hakim Ziyech and Michy Batshuayi during what has been a busy summer transfer window.

As for those going out of the door, Galatasaray have offloaded a number of players, including ex-Leicester winger Tete, Wilfried Zaha and Nicolo Zaniolo. Now another that could be set to leave the Turkish club is midfileder Oliveira, who is destined to make the switch to Olympiacos.

The departure of Oliveira, who has not featured so far this season, could help trigger room in the squad for Casemiro to join the club from United. Oliveira made 24 appearances for Gala last term, scoring twice. In total, he has played 58 times for the club since joining two years ago.

Casemiro could see his game time reduced following the deadline day arrival of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. Ugarte was not registered in time to face Liverpool but could make his debut against Southampton after the international break.

“We have to build him in the team, it will take time,” Ten Hag explained. “It is not like I’m Harry Potter, that is what you have to acknowledge.

“If you see Manuel Ugarte, he didn’t play so far in the season, not one match minute. We have to build his fitness, we will have to build him into the team, and then I am sure he will be an important player.”

Agrees to join Man United as Brentford ‘accept £35m star forward bid’ as striker set to seal deadline day move

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reportedly set to snub interest from Chelsea and Manchester United to seal a lucrative switch to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli.

The Bees have accepted a £35million bid from the Pro League outfit on transfer deadline day, according to L’Equipe. The deal doesn’t have to go through today, however, as the Saudi window does not close until September 2.

The target man had been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United, but it now appears his time in the Premier League is coming to an end.

Toney, 28, is expected to sign a contract worth £400,000 a week with bonuses included, making him one of the highest-paid English players in football. He will undergo a medical in London before flying out to Jeddah on Friday night.

Brentford had originally demanded £80m for the striker even after he was banned for eight months by the Football Association for breaching betting regulations. But with his contract set to expire in June 2025, the west London outfit have been forced to cash in.

Chelsea and United had both held discussions with their top-flight counterparts over a deal, but it seems Al-Ahli’s financial power has blown them both out of the water.

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank confirmed Toney would not be selected for their game against Southampton on Saturday, having already missed the first two matches of the season.

“I can say that Ivan will not play on Saturday,” Bees boss Frank said on Thursday. “I can say I’m very happy to speak about the players who played last night [against Colchester] or the players who will play tomorrow.

“Ivan is training well, and in good spirits, and I’m happy to [answer] more questions about Ivan the next time we are sitting here.”