Manchester United's newest star spotted on crutches in huge injury blow

Manchester United have been handed a potential huge injury blow after summer signing Leny Yoro was spotted on crutches ahead of their second pre-season friendly fixture.

The 18-year-old was spotted wearing a protective boot at United’s pre-season base at UCLA on Tuesday, three days after he was forced off in the first half of their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

There are early concerns Yoro could be sidelined for a prolonged period of time with his foot injury, which could even see him miss the start of the new Premier League season.

As is typical with the way United treat all injury scenarios, Erik ten Hag said after the Arsenal loss he would wait 24 hours before he knew the full extent of Yoro's situation. The club are yet to issue an official update on his fitness, though Ten Hag will likely be quizzed on the matter when they face Real Betis in pre-season in the early hours of Thursday morning.

United are also sweating on the fitness of striker Rasmus Hojlund, though his knock against Arsenal is not believed to be as severe as the blow Yoro received. It is understood neither of the pair trained on Tuesday ahead of United’s second friendly against Real Betis in San Diego.

United are still open to signing another centre-back this summer and could accelerate those plans if Yoro's injury turns out to be serious. They have seen two bids rejected for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and have already agreed terms with Bayern Munich ace Matthijs de Ligt.