United tried to sign another Serie A star before Dorgu but he left them red faced with surprise reaction – report

Patrick Dorgu was reportedly not Manchester United’s first-choice option to strengthen their wing-back spot.

Amorim’s biggest concern in his early days in charge of United was the lack of attacking full-backs to play in his 3-4-3 formation.

Accordingly, the Red Devils signed the highly-rated Dorgu from Leece in a deal worth £25.2 million in the winter window.

The 20-year-old was regarded as one of Serie A’s most exciting prospects, owing to his physicality, intensity, and versatility.

However, at his new club, Dorgu has had a mixed start. He has impressed with his attacking instincts and composure in possession but the young talent attracted scrutiny after receiving a red card against Ipswich Town after a reckless challenge.

Now, a report in Italy appears to be capitalising on the situation, as they claim the ex-Leece sensation wasn’t United’s preferred choice in January.

According to FCInterNews (via Sport Witness), United initially wanted to sign Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan.

The Italy international has established himself as one of Europe’s best wing-backs after impressing on the left flank under Simone Inzaghi, who also likes to employ a back-three formation.

It is claimed that United approached Inter in January to explore the possibility of signing the 27-year-old.

However, their pursuit didn’t go too far as Dimarco himself “didn’t want to start a conversation” about a transfer away from the Nerazzurri.

The Italian is thought to be very happy at Inter and allegedly also turned down a move to North London when Arsenal expressed interest in signing him last summer.

Dimarco is certainly a better player at the moment but Dorgu has shown signs of promise in his early days in Manchester and has the potential to become a top wing-back.

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