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Who is Patrick Dorgu? Danish left-back linked with Manchester United

Published at :January 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Modified at :January 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Rajarshi Shukla


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The Red Devils could make a few signings in the ongoing January transfer window.

According to reports, Manchester United have begun negotiations with Serie A club Leece for Patrick Dorgu in light of rumours that the team is looking to strengthen their defence.

There has reportedly been talk about the 20-year-old from Lecce, but no consensus has been reached. According to The Athletic, Ruben Amorim’s team is considering the potential for both incomings and outgoings this month, and talks are ongoing with the Portuguese manager who is eager to bolster this month.

Dorgu signed a new contract with his club in October 2024 and has three-and-a-half years left on his contract. According to The Athletic, United are eager to strengthen their defensive line after Diogo Dalot has been forced to play as a left-wing back owing to Luke Shaw’s injury issues, and the 20-year-old is viewed as a player who will fit into Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 scheme.

Dorgu is eager to join the Premier League, and Leece are reportedly demanding a fee of around €40 million (£33.8 million).

Who is Manchester United’s new target Patrick Dorhu?

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dorgu, 20, made his debut during the September international break and has since played at the senior level for his country. The versatile full-back started his career at Husum Boldklub before signing a contract with Danish powerhouse Nordsjaelland. He has played for Lecce at wing-back and farther forward.

In 2022, he departed for Italy, where he has since advanced through their academy system to play in 43 league games for Lecce, scoring four goals.

He made his professional league debut against Lazio a week after making his debut during their Coppa Italia match against Como in August 2023.

Leece sports director Pantaleo Corvino is recognized for spotting some of the most promising players in Europe after honing Morten Hjulmand’s skills before he moved two years later to join Amorim’s sports CP for £15.7 million.

Patrick Dorhu’s style of play

A complete player on the left flank, Patrick Dorgu is usually characterized as a versatile defender who can play as a left-back or wing-back. He is renowned for his strong defensive input, which includes aerial duels and tackling, as well as his ability to support attacks with respectable passing and crossing skills.

Dorgu is a dependable defender against wingers because of his outstanding tackling abilities, strategic positioning, and ability to win aerial fights.

He is mostly a defender, but with good passing, overlapping runs, and precise crosses, he can also push forward to help attacks. Dorgu can play as a more offensive wing-back or as a conventional left-back.

When playing on the left side of the field, having a left foot makes him an invaluable asset since it enables him to cut inside and generate opportunities. Dorgu could be great signing a long-term fix for the problematic left-back spot for the Red Devils.

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