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.

Ruben Amorim is about to make his first signing as the Red Devils’ head coach, with the Lecce and Denmark left-back on his way to Old Trafford after a deal was struck between the two clubs

Man Utd are closing on on signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in a deal worth in the region of £30m; the 20-year-old left wing-back wants to join the Premier League club and personal terms are not expected to be a problem;