Transfer: Manchester United Optimistic About Signing Patrick Dorgu for Under €40m

Manchester United are ready to make a new offer for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu, after their initial bid of €25 million was rejected, with Napoli also interested in the player.

Manchester United are set to increase their offer for young Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu, a 20-year-old Denmark international who has caught the attention of the Premier League giants. According to reports, United's initial offer of €25 million (£21 million) was rejected by Lecce last week, but the club remains optimistic about securing the player's signature.

Transfer expert Ben Jacobs has provided an update on the negotiations, stating that Manchester United are hopeful of reaching an agreement with Lecce for a fee under €40 million. “Manchester United are optimistic a deal can be reached with Lecce for Patrick Dorgu for under €40m,” Jacobs reported. He also revealed that club-to-club negotiations continued on Thursday, with Napoli still in the running to sign the player, although Dorgu is reportedly keen on a move to Old Trafford. “Club-to-club negotiations continued today. Napoli not to be discounted, but Dorgu keen on a move to Old Trafford,” Jacobs added.