Yvon Mvogo revealed he came close to joining Manchester United last summer, but the presence of another star at Old Trafford prevented the signing.

Yvon Mvogo claimed that Manchester United showed interest in signing him as a number two goalkeeper. He rejected the opportunity because he wanted to leave Lorient after relegation to continue competing at the highest level. Mvogo stated that he was not interested in being a backup keeper and wanted to enjoy his time on the field, playing for titles.