Manchester United have reached a broad agreement with Lecce for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu for €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons. The Serie A side had been holding out for €40m (£33.6m) but negotiations have brought the figure to below United’s aim of a total £30m package with the add-ons a split of both simple bonuses and others that are more difficult to achieve.

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.

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 showed a strong desire to join United and is set to fly to the UK on Wednesday for his medical;