On Monday morning, it was reported that Manchester United were in talks about signing Patrick Dorgu. The 20-year-old, who has convinced in Serie A for Lecce, should fit perfectly on the left wing of Ruben Amorim football. A position that has caused trouble for both Ten Hag and now Amorim. United management have shown they are interested in bringing the Danish international to Old Trafford, but then “spare-Ratcliffe” will have to react quickly.
Manchester United must and must cut costs, pay less for new players and sell players expensively. On paper, a sensible recipe, but in the case of Dorgu, United will have to pay off ahead of Napoli.
Transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzia reported on Monday that Napoli and Dorgu have agreed on personal terms and are close to an agreement. Napoli offer to sign the 20-year-old and rent the Dane back to Leece for the rest of the season.
The Italian transfer journalist reports Manchester United’s only option is to pay 40 million euros, a sum the Leace management has thought highly of.
So far, there has been no offer from Manchester United, only telephone contact between United and the Dane’s agent.
Manchester United must and should have a long-term solution at left-back, but also need a player who can strengthen the left side for the rest of the season. If the Red Devils go for the 20-year-old Dorgu, United will have to pay the stiff price of €40 million – or let Napoli walk away with their signature.
