EMPOLI, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Patrick Dorgu of US Lecce appears on in the course of the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
Manchester United’s second bid for Patrick Dorgu has been turned down by Leece, based on Fabrizio Romano.
Head coach Ruben Amorim within the January switch window is after a left wingback to suit his system – however the Purple Devils have failed of their quest to date.
The membership seemingly recognized Dorgu as a primary goal, however their makes an attempt to date have fallen brief. Romano posted on X, previously often called Twitter: “Lecce board insist on €40m package deal for Patrick Dorgu to Man United or he gained’t be allowed to go away in January.
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“The Italian membership hope to maintain the participant till the summer time except valuation is met. Manchester United’s second method, not sufficient to get it accomplished to date.”
The Guardian report that their second off represents price is €10m larger than United’s valuation of the participant, however Amorim stays decided to safe the signing of the Denmark worldwide.
The 20-year-old Dorgu solely made his senior debut final season. He’s now into 52 appearances in Serie A for Lecce, attracting curiosity from the Premier League giants.
Beneath Amorim, who’s trying to discover gamers to enhance his most well-liked 3-4-3 system, United have managed solely six wins in 16 video games.
Man United stay lively within the January switch window
Regardless of monetary constraints, United’s switch price range may very well be boosted by Antony’s anticipated mortgage transfer to Actual Betis for the rest of the season, although the aspect haven’t any choice to purchase within the present deal. The winger is now set to journey to Seville for a medical, whereas the La Liga outfit are considered masking 84% of his substantial £150,000-a-week wages.
As well as, United are open to presents within the area of €70m for Alejandro Garnacho, who might need performed his final recreation with the membership. Napoli have been linked however Chelsea are additionally displaying curiosity within the winger.
Even nonetheless, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca remained coy across the scenario on Friday, saying: “We’re monitoring the market, and if one thing comes up, we’ll take into account it. However with 10 days left, we haven’t made any strikes but. In the intervening time, I’m pleased with the choices we’ve—Pedro [Neto] and Noni [Madueke] on the suitable, and Jadon [Sancho] on the left.”
