Patrick Dorgu celebrates with his Lecce teammates (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Manchester United are reportedly set for formal talks to seal the transfer of Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, who has also been eyed up by Chelsea.
Dorgu has impressed in Serie A and looks like exactly the kind of top young talent Man Utd need to be adding to their squad, with Ruben Amorim in need of a new left wing-back.
The new Red Devils manager likes to play a 3-4-3 formation, but Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia aren’t ideal for a wing-back role, meaning Diogo Dalot has had to fill in out of position on that side.
Now see below for today’s updates on Dorgu from David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano…
? Man Utd in talks with Lecce over potential deal for left-back Patrick Dorgu. No agreement but dialogue progressing for 20yo Denmark int’l. #MUFC lining up various options in multiple positions prior to deciding on ins/outs @TheAthleticFC after @CorSport https://t.co/O78YtivauH
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 20, 2025
?? Manchester United are set to open formal talks with Lecce for Patrick Dorgu, no bid has been sent so far.
As exclusively revealed two weeks ago, he’s high on list as Kerkez and Nuno Mendes are still too expensive.
???? Dorgu, 100% keen on move… Lecce want around €40m. pic.twitter.com/LPnFsxeX20
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 20, 2025
It seems United would have to pay Lecce around €40m for the Denmark international, which looks like it will surely end up being smart business.
The 20-year-old is a big prospect who can surely continue improving in the years to come, and Amorim could be the ideal manager to help take him to the next level.
Patrick Dorgu transfer: Man United target was also wanted by other top clubs
Dorgu perhaps unsurprisingly also had interest from elsewhere, with Chelsea already mentioned, while Liverpool and Tottenham have also been monitoring his progress.
In truth, it looks like a bit of a gamble choosing United right now, but Romano says that the young defender is 100% keen on the move to Old Trafford.
Chelsea would perhaps be a better project, though at the same time there would probably be more competition for places there.
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