Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Patrick Dorgu from Serie A club Lecce, with Chelsea and Tottenham also interested in him.
As per a report by Football Insider, Manchester United will face competition from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for 20-year-old US Lecce wide man Patrick Dorgu. The youngster is highly rated across Europe, and he is capable of operating in multiple roles.
The Dane can slot in as a left-back, a left-winger as well as a left-sided midfielder. His versatility will be a bonus for Manchester United if they can get the deal done. He has been linked with Liverpool as well.
It is no surprise that Manchester United are looking at him. Luke Shaw has suffered from persistent injury problems, and Tyrell Malacia is in a similar situation as well. Manchester United need to find a quality left-back, and the 20-year-old would be the ideal long-term investment for them.
The Danish wide man is regarded as one of the finest young prospects in Serie A football right now, and he has the ability to develop into a top-class player. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them could be quite exciting for him.
The Red Devils have done well to nurture several talented young players into established first-team stars over the years, and they could play a key role in the development of the Danish defender as well.
Chelsea and Tottenham keen as well
Chelsea are probably looking at him as a potential replacement for Ben Chilwell, who finds himself on the fringes of the first team. The England international needs to leave Chelsea to play regularly, and the 20-year-old would be the ideal alternative. Dortgu has plenty of room for development, and he could prove to be an upgrade on Chilwell in the long term.
As for Tottenham, Ben Davies is in the twilight stages of his career, and the Welsh international will have to be replaced adequately. Patrick Dorgu would be a quality long-term asset. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat the competition from Manchester United and Chelsea to get the deal done. All three clubs will be attractive destinations for the young defender.
