January 20th 2025.
Manchester United is showing a lot of interest in young left-back Patrick Dorgu. The team is currently in talks with Lecce to bring him on board this January. It's no secret that the Red Devils have had a rough start to the season, and they are actively looking for reinforcements in multiple positions. Ever since taking over for Erik ten Hag in November, manager Ruben Amorim has been struggling to steady the ship. As a result, United has been linked to several big names in the attacking department, including Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon and Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint Germain. However, it seems that Muani is now set to join Juventus on loan.
In addition to strengthening their attack, United is also looking to improve their defense. The left side, in particular, has been identified as a priority for Amorim. This is due to Luke Shaw's constant injury problems in the past two seasons. The club has even created a shortlist of three potential targets for the position. These include Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth and Nuno Mendes from PSG. However, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the team has begun discussions with Lecce for Dorgu. While nothing has been agreed upon yet, talks are progressing, and Amorim is actively pushing for the club to support him in the transfer market, giving the squad the best possible chance in the second half of the season.
Dorgu, who hails from Denmark, is reportedly valued at £25m by Lecce. The 20-year-old is considered one of the most promising young players in Italian football. He has been a part of Lecce's first team since 2023 and has made a name for himself in Serie A. United is not the only club interested in Dorgu, as Napoli has also been keeping an eye on him. With three goals and one assist under his belt this season, Dorgu has been a key player for Lecce, who currently sits 16th in the division.
In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport last month, Lecce's sporting director, Pantaleo Corvino, made it clear that the club has no intention of letting go of Dorgu in the middle of the season. He praised the young defender, saying that he is a "potential champion" and "a champion" in his own right. Corvino also mentioned that Dorgu has admirers both in Italy and abroad, but the club plans to keep him until at least the summer. He believes that Dorgu's future is in his own hands and that he will have plenty of options when it comes to his next move.
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