Man United at war with Serie A sides over Nigerian-descent wonder
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Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 20.01.25. | 23:14
Lecce's defender enchanted the Milan giants, Napoli, and Juventus, apart from the Red Devils
Although the Italian Serie A is far from the heights it reached at the beginning of the century, even some "smaller" clubs can still offer world-class talents. The proof of that is the situation around Lecce's left-back, Patrick Dorgu. The Dane of Nigerian descent joined I Salentini in 2022 for only €200,000, and now numerous European giants are at war for his signature, willing to splash €40 million!
According to Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, Lecce's director of football, Pantaleo Corvino, is currently in Milan to talk to the two giants from the "fashion capital of the world," Napoli and Juventus. However, he is also in talks with the Man United representatives, as the Red Devils are also keen on bringing the 20-year-old player.
🚨⤵️ Rúben Amorim has also approved the signing of Dorgu as #MUFC now pushing for the signing.
— Transfer Daily (@Transfer1_Daily) January 20, 2025
Dorgu’s agent expected in Italy in the next days for meetings with top Serie A clubs.#SSCNapoli really keen on Dorgu as said before. #Inter also interested. pic.twitter.com/mFkRXHZpNp
Lecce are allegedly unwilling to let the defender go before June, demanding €35-40 million. United's initial target was Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez. Nevertheless, when the Cherries "vetoed" his move to Old Trafford, the Manchester giants turned to Dorgu as an alternative solution.
Still, the "war" for his signature has just begun, and time will tell which side will end up winning in the end. The only certain thing is that the Danish international will hardly await the next season at Stadio Via del Mare.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 22
Saturday
Newcastle - Bournemouth 1-4 (1-2)
/Guimaraes 25 - Kluivert 6, 44, 90+2, Kerkez 90+6/
Brentford - Liverpool 0-2 (0-0)
/Darwin 90+1, 90+3/
Leicester - Fulham 0-2 (0-0)
/Smith Rowe 48, Traore 68/
West Ham - Crystal Palace 0-2 (0-0)
/Mateta 48, 89 pen/
Arsenal - Aston Villa 2-2 (1-0)
/Havertz 35, Martinelli 55 - Tielemans 60, Watkins 68/
Sunday
Everton - Tottenham 3-2 (3-0)
/Calvert-Lewin 13, Ndiaye 30, Gray 45+7 og - Kulusevski 77, Richarlison 90+2/
Man.Utd. - Brighton 1-3 (1-1)
/Fernandes 23 pen - Minteh 5, Mitoma 60, Rutter 76/
Nott.Forest - Southampton 3-2 (3-0)
/Anderson 11, Hudson-Odoi 28, Wood 41 - Bednarek 60, Onuachu 90+1/
Ipswich - Man. City 0-6 (0-3)
/Foden 27, 42, Kovacic 30, Doku 49, Haaland 57, McAtee 69/
Monday
Chelsea - Wolverhampton 0-0 IN PROGRESS
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