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.

Man Utd are closing on signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in deal worth in region of £30m; 20-year-old left wing-back showed a strong desire to join United and is due to fly to the UK on Thursday for his medical;

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.

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Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign 20-year-old Denmark international Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in a record-breaking transfer worth around €35 million, including add-ons. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported a medical has been booked for Dorgu for Thursday, ahead of Manchester United's final Europa League league phase fixture.

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.

Manchester United are on the cusp of signing Patrick Dorgu after the Lecce left wing-back has been pushing for the move

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani said the Italian team were trying to "resist" United's advances but ultimately the Premier League side have won out. He said: