Tottenham and Manchester United are fighting to sign Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are showing interest in signing Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu for next year, according to HITC.
Dorgu was on the radar of Chelsea Last summer, after expressing his admiration for the west London club, a move failed to materialise. The youngster has continued to impress for his club in three appearances this season, earning him his first call-up to the Danish national team, where he scored 47 seconds into the UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland.
According to HITCThe 19-year-old's performances have now attracted interest from a host of top clubs, including Tottenham and Manchester United, who have 'set their sights' on the youngster.
For the Red Devils, injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have accelerated their search for a new left-back. Spurs, meanwhile, are looking to bolster their left-back ranks and provide competition for Destiny Udogie, with Ben Davies' contract set to expire next summer, according to the report.
Spurs and United are fighting for Dorgu's signing
However, the Premier League The duo faces stiff competition for Dorgu's signature as HITC Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, along with German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, who see the youngster as a potential successor to Alphonso Davies, are reported to be keeping a close eye on the Dane.
Dorgu's contract at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero Via del Mare will run until the summer of 2027 on a reasonable salary. transfer valuation of €12m (£10m) for Transfer market – which could prove to be a real bargain for any club that signs him.
His addition to United's backline would offer the club the chance to utilise a fit natural left-back, after Diogo Dalot has been deployed in that role so far this season.
Ange Postecoglou would also like to have another energetic left-back, one who can offer both defensive and attacking balance to his Tottenham side.
Given that the player has already expressed his admiration for Chelsea and has received interest from abroad, it would make sense for United and Spurs to accelerate their efforts to sign the £10m player to avoid a bidding war next summer.
