Manchester United have tabled a €30million (£25.3m; $31.4m) bid for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu.
The Athletic reported on January 22 that the two clubs were €10m apart in negotiations for the Denmark international, who Lecce priced at €40m while United indicated a willingness to go to €30m.
United’s director of negotiations Matt Hargreaves met with Lecce sporting director Pantaleo Corvino in Milan.
Figures at United are hopeful that a deal will be agreed and if one is, Dorgu would become the first senior arrival at Old Trafford under head coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese has been keen to add reinforcements in the January window amid a run of form that has seen his side slip to just 10 points above the Premier League’s relegation zone.
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The versatile Dorgu, who is left-footed, is capable of playing on either flank and has a profile compatible with Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.
The 20-year-old has been capped four times by Denmark and has made 43 first-team appearances for Lecce, who he joined from Danish club Nordsjaelland in 2022. He has scored three times in Serie A this term.
The right-sided wing-back role has most often been filled by Amad, who is naturally a wide forward, or the versatile defender Noussair Mazraoui, who joined from Bayern Munich in the summer. While on the left, Diogo Dalot has been Amorim’s preferred option with Luke Shaw out injured and Tyrell Malacia only recently returning from an absence of more than a year.
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In a surprising move, Manchester United has reportedly made a €30m offer to Italian club Lecce for their talented young midfielder Patrick Dorgu. The 20-year-old has been turning heads with his impressive performances in Serie A this season, and it seems that the Red Devils are keen to secure his services.
Dorgu has been likened to Manchester United legend Paul Pogba for his playing style and potential, and it’s no wonder that the Premier League giants are interested in bringing him to Old Trafford. The Nigerian-born midfielder has already made a name for himself in Italy, and he could be a valuable addition to United’s midfield.
Lecce are said to be considering the offer, as they may be tempted by the significant sum being offered for Dorgu. However, they will want to ensure that they are adequately compensated for losing one of their most promising talents.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United’s bid will be accepted, but fans of the club will no doubt be excited at the prospect of seeing Dorgu in the famous red jersey. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing transfer saga.
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