Fabrizio Romano announces NEW Man Utd transfer bid

Robin Bairner

Updated: 23 Jan 2025 04:31 CST
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Fabrizio Romano says that Manchester United are in the process of launching another transfer bid to secure the signing of Lecce star Patrick Dorgu.

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Man Utd had a €27 million bid for Dorgu knocked back by Lecce earlier this week and as head coach Ruben Amorim tries to address the long-standing issue the Red Devils face on the left side of his defence, another offer is set to be made for the Denmark international.

The Old Trafford side are seeking to push a move through under threat from Napoli, who are also following the 20-year-old, whose performances have impressed in Serie A this season.

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Romano has revealed the state of play, with United set to reopen talks with Lecce over a deal.

“Understand Manchester United are preparing new proposal to Lecce for Patrick Dorgu,” he tweeted.

“Not expected to reach requested €40m price tag yet but Man United will try to advance after €27m opening proposal turned down.

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“Dorgu, keen on the move; no issues on potential contract.”

This echoes information previously given by Ben Jacobs, who said: “Manchester United have indicated they are poised to head back to the negotiating table with a fresh offer worth close to £30m (€35m) for Dorgu, having had their opening proposal in the region of £25m including add-ons rejected on Tuesday night, but they may walk away if their next bid is not accepted.”

United prepared to look elsewhere

Dorgu was signed by Lecce for just €200,000 in the summer of 2023 after a loan spell from Danish outfit Nordsjaelland, and his impressive displays have seen his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) rise to a staggering €17m with no sign of this growth stopping.

In line with the policy of the club to add young talent to their ranks, Man Utd are therefore seeking to land the player, who is under contract until 2029.

Should Lecce’s valuation of Dorgu exceed what the Red Devils are willing to pay, Romano has previously indicated that they will be willing to look at other targets this January as there is "no doubt" they will sign in that area.