Manchester United target Patrick Dorgu
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Under contract with Lecce until 2029
Manchester United are reportedly intensifying their pursuit of Lecce's promising talent Patrick Dorgu as they aim to strengthen their squad during the ongoing January transfer window.
More on Patrick Dorgu and Man United deal.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 20, 2025
Club to club talks have already started with Man United officials to have direct meeting with Lecce this week.
Rúben Amorim has also approved Dorgu; he's a strong candidate on the list, as exclusively revealed two weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/3H1LP8girw
The Red Devils are currently navigating a tough run of form and are exploring options to bolster key areas of the squad, with Dorgu emerging as a standout candidate to join the ranks.
Initial reports indicated that Manchester United were preparing to enter formal talks with Lecce to seal the transfer of the 20-year-old Danish international.
According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, discussions between the two clubs are already underway and further meetings to negotiate a deal are planned for this week.
United manager Ruben Amorim is keen to address the club's left-back issues. Luke Shaw is sidelined by injury, and injury-prone Tyrell Malacia is expected to end his Old Trafford nightmare with an exit this month.
Romano shared the latest update on X, confirming that Ruben Amorim has given his approval for the transfer:
"Club to club talks have already started with Man United officials to have direct meeting with Lecce this week. Ruben Amorim has also approved Dorgu; he's a strong candidate on the list, as exclusively revealed two weeks ago."
Although United appear to be leading the race for Dorgu, they face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool, who are also said to be interested in signing the versatile defender. However, United's proactive approach and ongoing talks suggest they are in the driving seat to secure the player's signature.
Dorgu, who recently extended his contract with Lecce until 2029, has made significant strides since joining the Italian club's under-19 setup in 2022.
The winger-turned-full-back made his Serie A debut in August 2023 against Lazio and has since established himself as a regular for Lecce. With 22 appearances across all competitions this season, Dorgu has contributed three goals and one assist.
