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;

Dorgu has made 57 appearances for Lecce since joining them from Danish side Nordsjaelland in 2022 and has been capped four times by Denmark. He is recognised as one of the most talented defenders in Serie A, and United have moved fast to secure his services amid interest from Chelsea.

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign 20-year-old Denmark international Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in a record-breaking transfer worth around €35 million, including add-ons. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported a medical has been booked for Dorgu for Thursday, ahead of Manchester United's final Europa League league phase fixture.