Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has admitted he rejected an offer from Manchester United for versatile star Patrick Dorgu. Dorgu has emerged as a key target for United as they look to provide head coach Ruben Amorim with an attack-minded left-back and the Red Devils held a meeting with Lecce on Tuesday to try and get a deal over the line.

Lecce want up to €40m (£33.8m) for Manchester United target Patrick Dorgu in January, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT. The Red Devils are pushing to secure Ruben Amorim’s first signing in the winter window but may have to pay a hefty fee for the 20-year-old full-back, who is also a target for Napoli.

Man United are in the market for a new left wing-back and recently opened talks to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.

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Manchester United ’s attempt to sign Patrick Dorgu could be blocked due to a rival offer from Napoli, according to reports in Italy. United have identified Dorgu as a new left-sided option for Ruben Amorim, who has been forced to play Diogo Dalot at left wing-back following Luke Shaw’s injury.

The Red Devils, represented by Matt Hargreaves, met with Lecce representatives in Milan this afternoon, according to Sky Italia (via Sky Sports ). United are ready to offer £22.5 million plus £4.2m in bonuses for Dorgu, but that is short of his valuation.

Manchester United are negotiating to sign 20-year-old Lecce and Denmark left-back Patrick Dorgu. (Athletic - subscription required) United have also looked at Wolves' Algeria international Rayan Ait-Nouri,

Manchester United clearly need wing-backs under Ruben Amorim and Dorgu is a perfect fit for that role due to his physical traits and progression abilities. He can operate on the right when there is a need too, but he can also operate in the wide attacking midfield spots due to his skillset.

Manchester United have opened talks with Lecce about signing left-back Patrick Dorgu.United representatives were in Italy today to discuss signing the Denmark international in this transfer