Wingback is an obvious area in need of reinforcements which is why Manchester United went all out to secure Patrick Dorgu’s signature in this window.
The Dane, who was part of Lecce’s squad for their Friday game against Parma, is set to have his medical on Saturday and will officially become a Red Devil.
He can play on both flanks but Ruben Amorim is likely to use him on the left with Tyrell Malacia closing in on an exit while Luke Shaw is still some time away from making a return.
However, despite his goal against FCSB in the Europa League, Diogo Dalot is not the most effective outlet as a right wingback which means there remains a vacancy on the right.
Quenda could be United’s new right wingback
Which is why Amorim is so keen on reuniting with his former Sporting Lisbon protege, Geovany Quenda with interest in the Portuguese increasing since the 40-year-old joined the club following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.
Recent reports have even claimed that the 20-time English league champions have already wrapped up a €60 million deal for the 17-year-old.
The Athletic did claim those reports were a bit premature but made it very clear that the Old Trafford side were firmly in the hotseat and were eyeing a €40 million summer deal for the Sporting wonderkid.
However, reports in Portugal (via F365) have now stated that is not the case with arch-rivals Liverpool seeking to hijack the deal.
Liverpool looking to steal the deal
The Merseysiders are reportedly “well positioned” to steal the Portugal international’s signature from right under United’s noses.
Not only Liverpool, but even Manchester City are eyeing the right wingback with “informal talks” taking place between both camps.
“Concrete offers” from both rivals are expected in the summer and INEOS must do everything in their power to get the deal across the line.
Quenda knows Amorim’s system inside-out and can play on both flanks. He has six assists this season as well as a goal with the United head coach keen for more attacking input from his wingbacks.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
