Manchester United are making significant strides in their pursuit of Lecce’s promising young talent, Patrick Dorgu, with the transfer window nearing its end. The 20-year-old has emerged as a key target for the Red Devils as they look to strengthen their left-wing position, which has been plagued by the recurring injury of Luke Shaw. Dorgu’s rising star power in Serie A has captured Manchester United’s attention as they seek to bolster their squad ahead of the second half of the season.
Previously, Manchester United had set their sights on more established players, such as Alphonso Davies and Nuno Mendes, but both players opted to renew their contracts with Bayern Munich and PSG, respectively. This left the Red Devils to turn their focus to Dorgu, a player who may not be widely known in England but has been making waves in Italy with Lecce. The Denmark international has become an integral figure for the Serie A club, impressing fans and teammates alike with his talent. In fact, his Lecce teammate, Nikola Krstovic, has even gone as far as calling Dorgu “incredible,” drawing comparisons to AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez.
In recent days, Manchester United representatives have been in Italy, engaging in negotiations with Lecce to finalize a deal. The two clubs are working towards an agreement, with the Red Devils offering €30 million for the young talent. However, Lecce is holding firm on their valuation, asking for €40 million. Should the two parties fail to come to terms, Lecce is prepared to keep Dorgu until the summer, continuing his development in Serie A.
Despite the financial gap, sources close to the negotiations suggest that progress is being made. According to Sky Sport DE journalist Florian Plettenberg, while a final agreement has not yet been reached, the gap between the clubs has significantly narrowed. Both sides remain optimistic that a deal could be finalized before the transfer deadline on February 3rd, with Dorgu reportedly eager to make the move to Old Trafford and join one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
For Dorgu, the potential move to Manchester United represents a significant step in his career, offering him the chance to showcase his skills on a much bigger stage. With both clubs working hard to reach a consensus, it seems that this transfer saga may soon be coming to an exciting conclusion.
