Manchester United They are now moving forward with a deal to sign a new defender Reuben Amorim It was reported this month that the club are keen to improve their ranks in the second half of the season.
Manchester United loses again as INEOS turns to January market
A3-1 Premier League The loss to Brighton at Old Trafford was Ruben Amorim's sixth in just 11 games since his arrival, and left the club 13th in the Championship, just ten points above the relegation zone.
While relegation seems highly unlikely, the 11-point gap to next season's final European places also appears to be growing with each week, and barring an impressive run in the Europa League, it seems likely that the Red Devils will be without any European football for 2025. /26 campaigns.
An overhaul is likely to take place in the summer, with Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof all out of contract, while the likes of Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Terrell Melcia All have been strongly linked with a move away from the club either this month or in the summer.
One player is already on his way out Brazilian winger Anthonywho is set to end his terrible spell at Old Trafford and conclude a loan move to Spanish side Real Betis in the coming days, while more exits could follow in the final days of the transfer window.
To combat this, the Red Devils are also looking to strengthen their ranks, and are now moving forward with a move for a new versatile defender for Amorim.
Manchester United opens talks over Lecce star
Now, reliable David Ornstein has revealed that the Red Devils are opening talks over a deal To sign exciting full-back talent Patrick Dorgo From lychee this month.
Being an in-demand talent, Dorgu has been linked at various times over the past 12 months with all of them Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelseabut United appear to be trying to make the move a reality for the versatile Dane, who can play on either wing as a full-back or as a winger.
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He has been called an “elite team player” who possesses “tremendous physical strength.” By an analystHe has shown his versatility this season with the Serie A side, spending much of it on the right wing despite primarily being a left-back.
According to Ornstein, “discussions have begun” and “nothing has been agreed yet, but the dialogue is progressing” regarding the signing of the defender this month, while Fabrizio Romano adds some good news that… Durgu is “100% keen to move” And Lecce is retaining €40m (£34m), a fee considered relatively cheap compared to the likes of Nuno Mendes, Rayan Ait Nouri and Milos Kerkez, who Manchester United have also considered.
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Patrick Dorgo in the Italian League this season |
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Appearances |
20 |
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Objectives |
3 |
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Helps |
1 |
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Yellow cards |
2 |
Still only 20 years old, Dorgu would certainly be a smart signing for the Red Devils given his physicality, while he adapts well to playing in a back three or five and has done so well for both club and country.
Likewise, his wages won't be very high, as Dorgu signed a new contract in October but has only returned home. £900k per year (£10.5k per week) As things stand. Even with a significant increase in these terms, he would be among the lowest-paid players at Manchester United.
If he proves successful, he could be the long-term solution to the club's left-back woes Diego Leonwhich is expected to arrive in the coming months.
