Leny Yoro seen on crutches as Manchester United fear a long layoff for their new £52m signing

Manchester United fear £52million summer signing Leny Yoro faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a foot injury, talkSPORT understands.

Yoro suffered the injury during United's 2-1 pre-season friendly defeat to Arsenal at the weekend and was pictured leaving their US training base on crutches.

United They are assessing the matter fully before providing an official update on their new centre-back.

However, the manager Erik the Hag There is no hope that Yoro18-year-old will be fit for the start of the new Premier League season.

The defender recently signed a contract that has made him the fifth most expensive teenager in history.

Yoro had previously made 60 appearances for French side Lille and clearly did enough for Old Trafford chiefs to make a move.

United managed to overcome Real Madrid's interest in the youngster and make him their second signing after Joshua Zirkzee.

However, it remains to be seen when Yoro will be seen back on the pitch as he begins his recovery from his injury.

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