Latest developments
- Manchester United have been linked with Lecce's Patrick Dorgu.
- But they are behind Chelsea in the race to sign the right-winger.
- Lecce do not want the 20-year-old to leave in January.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2.5/5): No sources named
Man Utd are aiming to beat Chelsea to the signing of young Danish winger Patrick Dorgu from Serie A side Lecce, the latest name linked with the Red Devils' right flank.
This news comes from teamtalk.com, who do not name their sources, but claim that Lecce are determined to keep him until the end of the season, suggesting their information comes from someone close to the Italians.
Value (2/5): A big deal for Lecce
Dorgu scored on his Denmark debut in September and has scored three times in Serie A for I Giallorossi, lying 16th in Serie A. Therefore, his market value will have increased beyond his £10 million rating on Transfermarkt in the summer.
Lecce are not interested in a sale in the winter as they hope to stay up, but resigned to losing him before long, they are said to be angling for a deal worth £33.15 million and above in the summer.
Suitability (4/5): An adaptable wide man
The right wing may be his natural home, but Dorgu has already gained experience on the left wing and at full-back on both sides in his young career.
That versatility could prove useful to Ruben Amorim, for whom left-back and right-wing are two of United's problem areas. Lecce have gone with a different formation in each of their last three games, and that adaptability will be another plus point.
Upgrade? (2.5/5): Will have to fight for his place
While Antony is still to live up to a fraction of his transfer fee, Amad Diallo has made a really strong start under Amorim, casting doubt on how badly United need to strengthen at right wing.
Dorgu will have to work hard to earn his spot, but his form in a struggling team and selection by Denmark suggest he can make it at the top level.
Logic (3/5): Dorgu destined for better
Dorgu being linked with much bigger clubs than Lecce will come as no surprise, nor does Lecce's insistence on keeping him until the end of the campaign and their resignation to losing him soon.
With Diallo's recent positive performances, it seems logical that United might change their plans somewhat, going for a mid-price option who can challenge Amad for the starting berth.
Whisper+ verdict: 14/25
It is a fairly big price for a player who will only reach 50 senior appearances in his next match, so if Chelsea are indeed first in the queue, United may be better off looking elsewhere, or keeping faith in Diallo, rather than outbid the Blues.
