Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu. United had one bid for the Denmark international turned down last week but have remained in negotiations for the 20-year-old and believe it is a matter of time before he is cleared to have a medical.

Lecce have officially announced the signing of two new defenders in Danilo Veiga and Tiago Gabriel on Tuesday afternoon, who could be the replacements for Patrick Dorgu, who is on the verge of

Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu is close to signing for Manchester United this week as the two clubs have reportedly agreed on a deal.

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.

As the transfer deadline approaches, Manchester United seem determined to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Why has he caught their eye?

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has made it clear that his club is resisting Manchester United’s attempts to lure Patrick Dorgu away in the January transfer window. The Italian outfit has already rejected a €30 million offer, but with United showing no signs of relenting, a renewed bid appears inevitable report Football Italia.