Manchester United have reached an agreement with Lecce over the transfer of Patrick Dorgu before the January window closes, according to reports. Ruben Amorim is said to have secured his top winter target after identifying a new left-wing-back as a priority position to address at the earliest opportunity.
United have suffered woes on the left of the defence for years, with Luke Shaw’s relentless injury issues the core of the problem.
Tyrell Malacia missed 18 months of action due to multiple knee surgeries before he returned earlier this season but has failed to impress as he gets back into the swing of things.
And now Amorim has reportedly recruited a long-term replacement for both, with Italian outlets claiming Dorgu to United is a done deal.
According to SoloLecce, United have agreed to pay an initial £30million to sign Lecce’s star man and then a potential £4m in add-ons.
Salento News are reporting the same information as SoloLecce, the outlet that first broke the news of the Red Devils’ meeting with the Serie A strugglers.
Lecce rejected United’s opening offer worth £21m plus £4m in possible bonuses, holding firm on their valuation of the talented 20-year-old.
On Monday, Fabrizio Romano reported that an improved approach was imminent and that United were confident of success after positive talks.
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