Manchester United’s attempt to sign Patrick Dorgu, a highly sought-after left-back, has hit a snag as Napoli enters the fray with a rival bid. The 20-year-old’s impressive performances for Lecce have caught the attention of several top clubs, leaving his future uncertain.
Manchester United‘s Attempt to Sign Patrick Dorgu Faces Rival Bid from Napoli
Patrick Dorgu, a 20-year-old left-back, has been identified by Manchester United as a potential new signing. However, the club’s attempt to sign him may be blocked due to a rival offer from Napoli.
Dorgu is currently playing for Lecce, an Italian Serie A team, on loan from FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark. He joined Lecce in 2022 after a €200,000 move from FC Nordsjaelland and has quickly established himself as a regular player at the club.
The Background of Patrick Dorgu
“Dorgu is a versatile player who can play on both flanks,” said an insider. “His experience with Lecce has caught the attention of several top clubs.” Manchester United have already opened talks with Lecce over a deal for Dorgu, and a delegation from the Premier League side traveled to Italy this week to hold face-to-face negotiations.
However, Napoli are reportedly close to reaching their own agreement with Dorgu’s current club, which would see him remain on loan at Lecce until the end of the season. This could potentially block Manchester United‘s attempt to sign him unless they meet Lecce’s asking price of €40 million (£33.8m).
Patrick Dorgu is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender.
According to reports, his contract details are not publicly disclosed.
However, it's known that he has played for several clubs including Brighton & Hove Albion and Plymouth Argyle.
His contract terms, including duration and salary, remain confidential due to club policies and player agreements.
“We are in advanced negotiations with Manchester United to sign another player, Alejandro Garnacho,” said a source close to Napoli. “The Serie A leaders had their opening offer rejected by Manchester United last week as the Premier League club hold out for a figure closer to £70m.”
Manchester United signed Alejandro Garnacho from Udinese in January 2022.
The transfer fee was reported to be around £10 million, with add-ons taking the total value up to £20 million.
The 18-year-old Argentine winger has since made his professional debut for the Red Devils and has been loaned out to various clubs to gain experience.
Alejandro Garnacho is an Argentina international who has been linked with several top clubs, and Napoli face competition from Chelsea in their bid to sign him.
