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Patrick Dorgu, who can play on either side, has featured four times for Denmark and is a regular starter for Lecce.
Manchester United on the verge of signing Patrick Dorgu? (X)
Manchester United’s pursuit of Patrick Dorgu is understood to have received a boost with Lecce reportedly finalising a move for fullback Danilo Veiga. At Lecce, the 22-year-old is expected to potentially replace Dorgu. Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Lecce are set to sign Danilo Veiga from Estrela Amadora as a new fullback.” Manchester United aimed to sign Dorgu in the January transfer window but their bid for the Danish wing-back has reportedly been rejected by Lecce. Romano recently claimed that the Premier League giants may bid again for Dorgu. “Patrick Dorgu starts for Lecce today. Lecce president Sticchi Damiani: “Man United? We are trying to keep the player, it’s our plan. Then at some point, you’ve to be logic; but we want keep our best players in Jan.” Man United will try to bid again, as reported earlier,” read another post shared by Romano on X.
🟡🔴✅ Lecce are set to sign Danilo Veiga from Estrela Amadora as new fullback.Exclusive story, confirmed. ⤵️ https://t.co/Mkvbo4Mx1j
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2025
🚨🇩🇰 Patrick Dorgu starts for Lecce today.Lecce president Sticchi Damiani: “Man United? We are trying to keep the player, it’s our plan. Then at some point you’ve to be logic; but we want keep our best players in Jan”.
🔴 Man United will try to bid again, as reported earlier. pic.twitter.com/3poF6eXkqo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2025
Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani recently talked about the prospects of retaining Patrick Dorgu. “There are a series of situations in progress to complete the squad. We are trying to resist, as is logical because it is in our interest to keep the players who are protagonists of this group. So far, our idea is to not sell anyone in January,” Damiani told Sky Italia, as per GOAL.
A report published by The Athletic previously claimed Manchester United had made an offer of €30million ($31.4m) for Patrick Dorgu. The article suggested Manchester United’s offer was €10m short of the Italian outfit’s asking price. The report claimed Manchester United’s director of negotiations, Matt Hargreaves even met with Lecce sporting director Pantaleo Corvino in Milan.
Patrick Dorgu, who can play on either side, has featured four times for Denmark. He has scored three times in Serie A so far this season.
Manchester United currently occupy the 12th spot in the Premier League standings. They have so far collected 29 points from 23 games in this season’s Premier League. They have registered eight wins till now in the competition this season. In their last outing, Ruben Amorim’s side got the better of Fulham by one goal to nil.
