Manchester United could consider their second option for the left-back position with an agreement yet to be reached with Lecce for Patrick Dorgu.
The club’s number one priority this window is to sign a wing-back for Ruben Amorim to strengthen his team as struggles continue at the back.
There were too many errors in the back line in recent matches with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui finding it hard to meet the manager’s demands for that position.
First-choice left-back Luke Shaw has struggled with injuries since his double leg fracture against PSV in 2015.
Tyrell Malacia who is another option for Amorim could be on his way out of the club this month after reports from Netherlands claimed that he was informed by the club that he could leave this window.
Manchester United’s bid for Patrick Dorgu rejected
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United submitted their first offer to Lecce for Patrick Dorgu and has been turned down.
Manchester United offered €27 million for the 20-year-old, but the Serie A club are insisting on €40 million to let the Danish left-back leave this winter transfer window.
Lecce and Manchester United will continue talks for a potential deal despite that their first offer was rejected. The player is open to joining Manchester United this month.
Fabrizio Romano has also reported that Napoli are interested as well, but will only sign him and loan him back to Lecce until the summer transfer window.
However, Manchester United could turn their attention to other options in their list if Lecce refuses to back down on their valuation of Patrick Dorgu.
Alvaro Fernandez Carreras is one to watch
According to Fabrizio Romano, Alvaro Fernandez is one of the options Manchester United have on their list this window with a €18 million buy-back clause in his contract.
Alvaro Fernandez has been impressive for Benfica since he signed for the Portuguese giants on a permanent deal. Manchester United continues to monitor the player and could decide to activate the clause.
Top clubs from Europe are said to be monitoring the 21-year-old Spanish left-back including Manchester United rival Liverpool. Reports stated that he has a €50 million release clause.
However, only Manchester United has the option to bring him back for just €18 million and this is a deal the fans will be happy to see the club do.
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