Amorim signing forces Man Utd to change transfer plans as new profile targeted

Manchester United have reportedly shifted their focus from signing a winger to a left-back due to Patrick Dorgu and his exploits in attack.When the Dane first rose through the ranks of Lecce, he was considered one of the best rising full-backs in Italian football.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYBut when the youngster was promoted to the first team, he was often used as an inverted right-winger in a 4-3-3 system. After joining Man Utd in January 2025, he was naturally played as a wing-back in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation, but Michael Carrick’s switch to a four-man backline reignited the debate over his best playing position.Carrick convinved Patrick Dorgu can be a solution on the left wingWhen Carrick replaced Amorim in January, he immediately decided to field Dorgu as a left winger in his 4-2-3-1 formation, in a move that raised eyebrows, first because it came at Matheus Cunha’s expense, and second because deploying classic wingers has become a rarity in the age of inverted wingers.Nevertheless, the 44-year-old won the bet, with Dorgu scoring in the first two matches of his tenure, helping United beat their crosstown rivals Manchester City 2-0, and eventual league winners Arsenal 3-2. The Dane even won the Goal of the Year Award for his superb strike against the Gunners.Sadly for Dorgu, he sustained an injury during the win in North London, so he spent more than three months on the sidelines. He finally returned to the starting lineup on the final day of the season, and he put on a brilliant display in the resounding 3-0 victory over Brighton.The former Lecce man headed home the opener that allowed Bruno Fernandes to break the Premier League’s assist record in a season, and then set up the third goal for his captain.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustAccording to the Manchester Evening News correspondent Steven Railston, Man Utd are increasingly convinced by Dorgu’s exploits in attack that they might decide to drop their plans to sign a new left winger.The Red Devils were linked with the likes of Yan Diomande and Morgan Rogers, but they’re unlikely to splash a large transfer fee on a winger this summer, as their priority is to revamp the midfield with two or three new recruits.Moreover, with Dorgu delivering the goods, Carrick and his staff are leaning towards confirming the 21-year-old and Cunha as his two main left-winger options for next season.Man United must add left-back options behind Luke ShawWith Dorgu switching to a more attacking role, any funds previously allocated for a new left winger could be shifted to the full-back department, as Man Utd cannot enter the next campaign with Luke Shaw as the only natural left-back in the squad.The England international impressively started all 38 Premier League matches this term, but this feat cannot be replicated next season with the return of Champions League football.Railston names Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as potential targets. Nevertheless, MUFC could also bolster their first-team options by promoting one of their youngsters.Harry Amass, who already played with the seniors under Amorim, will return from an injury-riddled loan stint at Norwich. The highly-regarded Diego Leon will be hoping to get the opportunity to impress in pre-season, as will Godwill Kukonki, who is considered one of the most promising teenagers at Carrington.