Man Utd are closing on signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in deal worth in region of £30m; 20-year-old left wing-back showed a strong desire to join United and is due to fly to the UK on Thursday for his medical;

Manchester United have reached a broad agreement with Lecce for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu for €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons. The Serie A side had been holding out for €40m (£33.6m) but negotiations have brought the figure to below United’s aim of a total £30m package with the add-ons a split of both simple bonuses and others that are more difficult to achieve.

Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu. United had one bid for the Denmark international turned down last week but have remained in negotiations for the 20-year-old and believe it is a matter of time before he is cleared to have a medical.

As the transfer deadline approaches, Manchester United seem determined to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Why has he caught their eye?

Manchester United are said to be on the brink of a deal with Lecce for their left wing-back, Patrick Dorgu according to a report by Sky Sports. The 20-year-old has shown a strong desire to join the Red Devils and will fly to the UK on Wednesday for his medical.

Serie A outfits Juventus set to battle it out with Manchester United as the race for Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu heats up. According to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are preparing for the event of full-back Andrea Cambiaso’s potential departure and therefore have kept Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu under their radar.

Manchester United are on the cusp of signing Patrick Dorgu after the Lecce left wing-back has been pushing for the move