Man Utd are closing on signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in deal worth in region of £30m; 20-year-old left wing-back showed a strong desire to join United and is due to fly to the UK on Thursday for his medical;

Dorgu has made 57 appearances for Lecce since joining them from Danish side Nordsjaelland in 2022 and has been capped four times by Denmark. He is recognised as one of the most talented defenders in Serie A, and United have moved fast to secure his services amid interest from Chelsea.

Ruben Amorim is about to make his first signing as the Red Devils’ head coach, with the Lecce and Denmark left-back on his way to Old Trafford after a deal was struck between the two clubs

MANCHESTER UNITED have reached an agreement to sign Patrick Dorgu, according to reports. And the left-back will become Ruben Amorim’s first signing as Red Devils boss – unless Ayden

Manchester United have reached a broad agreement with Lecce for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu for €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons. The Serie A side had been holding out for €40m (£33.6m) but negotiations have brought the figure to below United’s aim of a total £30m package with the add-ons a split of both simple bonuses and others that are more difficult to achieve.

Manchester United have now reached a verbal agreement to land a new face for the second half of the Premier League season in a bid to bolster Ruben Amorim's squad, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

There could be a new face in the Manchester United squad when they host Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend. United left it late to defeat Fulham at Craven Cottage last time out and will need to improve upon their lacklustre attacking performance when they host the Eagles at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.