Manchester United may run into difficulty signing Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, as Napoli have also initiated talks with Lecce to acquire this promising 20-year-old player. Dorgu’s Danish nationality makes them attractive targets but Manchester United have shown more of interest – so much that Napoli have initiated negotiations as they look for potential deals for Dorgu as soon as they join Old Trafford.
Dorgu, while flattered by Napoli’s interest, remains open-minded about playing regularly first team football as part of his decision-making. Their involvement has certainly intensified competition for Dorgu’s signature.
Multiple Clubs Eye Dorgu’s Signature
Napoli appears to be Manchester United’s most formidable competitor at this point, but they are not alone in their admiration for Dorgu. The talented defender has caught the attention of several top clubs across England and Europe, including Chelsea, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Juventus, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig.
Despite the increasing competition, Manchester United may still have an edge having already laid significant groundwork in pursuing Dorgu. Yet, Napoli, fresh with funds from selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain, pose a distinct threat given their readiness to invest.
Manchester United currently face financial restrictions that limit their ability to sign new players without offloading current squad members first, such as Alejandro Garnacho. He could possibly become available through transfer.
Should their pursuit of Dorgu fail, Manchester United have been reported as considering Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri as an alternative candidate for their left-back spot.