Manchester United have set their sights on Lecce star Patrick Dorgu, as per reports.
United still have to wait a week before Ruben Amorim formally starts his work as their manager. However, multiple reports regarding his plans for the Red Devils’ squad have already started to circulate.
Erik ten Hag, who received backlash for his management style, has been sacked but there remain many gaps to fill in the United squad, who have recorded the club’s worst start to a league campaign after 10 matches since the 1986-87 season.
One of the most concerning positions at United is left-back, owing to never-ending injury issues to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. Against Chelsea, Ruud van Nistelrooy started Noussair Mazraoui at left-back.
While the Moroccan star was absolutely brilliant in the 1-1 stalemate, United can’t continue to overlook the area of the pitch.
According to Football Insider, the Mancunians and Chelsea have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the “huge” race for Dorgu’s signature.
The 20-year-old left-back has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Serie A, leading to interest from top clubs across Europe.
The report adds: “Interest from United comes following the appointment of Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, with the boss said to be keen to bring in players to suit his style of play.”
The Denmark international is impressively very versatile, having played as a left-back, right-back, left-midfielder, left-winger, and right-winger in his 12 appearances for Lecce this season. He also has two goals to his name across all competitions.
Top clubs in the Premier League reportedly “believe he could be a long-term signing both for the present and to become a star in the future.”
Amorim might be well aware of talents at Lecce, as in the summer of 2023, Sporting CP signed Morten Hjulmand from the Italian outfit.
Also a Dane, Hjulmand has proven to be a huge success under Amorim and has seen his name linked to United.
Vishal Singh
Vishal has covered football for over five years. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person. Big fan of ball-playing center-backs!
