Ruben Amorim and Patrick Dorgu (Photo by Stu Forster, Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Manchester United have so far not offered enough for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu, left back of Leccebut more contacts are expected.
Dorgu is wanted by both Man Utd and Napoli this January after showing great potential during his time in Serie A so far, with a big move seemingly inevitable for the talented young Danish international.
Watch below as Fabrizio Romano has provided his latest update on the Dorgu situation, claiming that United have offered €27m for the 20-year-old, which will not be enough to persuade Lecce to sell, while Naples could also be the one to watch. the player the asking price is closer to 40 million euros…
??? Manchester United’s formal offer for Patrick Dorgu was worth 27 million euros plus add-ons, not enough to convince Lecce.
The price of a package of around 40 million euros, as Lecce are also aware of the interest of Napoli for the summer.
Dorgu, eager to move, as more contacts between clubs are expected. pic.twitter.com/h01joxs5cJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 22, 2025
Dorgu looks like he could be an ideal signing for United in that left-back role, and he still seems keen on a move to Old Trafford, according to Romano.
However, it remains to be seen whether the club will have the necessary money to reach an agreement with Lecce.
Manchester United are still not offering enough for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu
MUFC aren’t in the best financial situation right now, so they may have to sell someone like Casemiro this winter before they can meet Lecce’s demands for a top talent like Dorgu.
Players like this are unlikely to ever come cheap, especially as clubs don’t want to lose their main men mid-season.
Still, United must surely find a way to get this deal done, as Ruben Amorim is struggling a lot right now with these players he inherited from his predecessor Erik ten Hag.
Dorgu would be better suited to their 3-4-3 system and a clear upgrade from the injury-prone Luke Shaw on that left side.
Napoli also appear to be in the running for Dorgu, however, and one imagines there will be other top-flight clubs keen on the player in the summer if he doesn’t move before the end of this window.
