Dorgu deal agreed as Romano reveals fee and timeline

Fabrizio Romano has shared a serious replace on Manchester United’s quest to signal Patrick Dorgu from Lecce within the January switch window, with the trusted journalist additionally revealing the newest on Man Utd’s pursuit of Chelsea ahead Christopher Nkunku.

Considered one of Ruben Amorim’s most important targets because the Man Utd head coach within the January switch window has been to signal a left wing-back. That place is essential within the Portuguese supervisor’s 3-4-3 formation, with Paris Saint-Germain star Nuno Mendes strongly linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford.

Nonetheless, Dorgu has at all times been Amorim’s prime goal, and it will probably now be revealed that the Lecce left-back is on his technique to Man Utd.

Romano has reported on X that Man Utd and Lecce have a verbal settlement in place, including that the 20-year-old Denmark worldwide can be Amorim’s first signing.

The Premier League membership pays an preliminary switch payment of €30million (£25.15m / $26m) plus €5m (£4.19m / $5.22m) in add-ons for the teen.

Romano has additionally revealed that Dorgu had agreed a long-term contract with Man Utd days in the past and has disclosed that the paperwork between the 2 golf equipment can be exchanged within the subsequent 24 hours.

One of many best younger gamers in Europe, Dorgu has scored three objectives and given one help in 23 matches in all competitions for Lecce, who’re in peril of getting relegated from Serie A.

Romano wrote: “Patrick Dorgu to Manchester United, right here we go! Verbal settlement in place with Lecce, paperwork to be checked in subsequent 24h.

“Price can be €30m plus €5m in add-ons not assured. Long run contract agreed days in the past with the participant… …and first signing for Rúben Amorim.”

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Christopher Nkunku stance on potential Man Utd transfer

With Man Utd having struck a deal for Dorgu, the Premier League giants will now flip their consideration to signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea.

There have been talks between Man Utd and Chelsea over a swap deal involving Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho.

In response to Romano, whereas Nkunku is open to a transfer to Outdated Trafford, the France worldwide ahead will not be keen to affix Amorim’s aspect on a mortgage deal.

Romano mentioned on his YouTube channel: “My understanding is that Christopher Nkunku will not be that open, in the meanwhile, to a straight mortgage.

“So if you see stories on Nkunku occurring mortgage to Man United, if it’s a mortgage with obligation, a everlasting switch, Christopher Nkunku could possibly be open.

“If it’s a straight mortgage or not assured obligation then at this second in time, unsure this deal might occur.

“So let’s see what occurs with Nkunku, Garnacho and for positive Man Utd and Chelsea can be in contact this week to debate alternatives.

“However the Nkunku scenario will not be that straightforward by way of method, so they should make clear that.”

Newest Man Utd information: Rashford exit, Garnacho warning

One of many Man Utd gamers who has been linked with a transfer away from Outdated Trafford is Marcus Rashford.

Amorim not too long ago strongly criticised Rashford, who doesn’t seem to have a future at Outdated Trafford.

There are stories in Spain that Rashford is able to take a pay-cut and be part of Spanish and European giants Barcelona. It’s going to solely be a mortgage deal, although.

Like Rashford, Casemiro has not had the perfect of occasions at Man Utd for some time, and there are rumours that the Brazilian defensive midfielder too could possibly be leaving the Premier League membership within the January switch window.

Casemiro is on AS Roma’s radar, with the Man Utd midfielder open to becoming a member of the Serie A membership and the Purple Devils themselves prepared to chop ties.

In the meantime, Gary Neville has urged Man Utd to not offload Alejandro Garnacho and signal Nkunku in trade.

The previous Man Utd participant mentioned: “I’m not saying Garnacho is the perfect participant on the earth and that he wants to remain at Manchester United. In the event that they get good cash for him then okay which may work.

“However to swap him for Nkunku, I’ve to say that doesn’t really feel like I transfer I might do if I used to be Manchester United.”

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