Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal around £30m to sign Patrick Dorgu from Leece. The two clubs have been locked in talks since last week over the defender. Many of the aspects of the transfer have been agreed in principle and positive talks continye over the structure of the deal.

Manchester United have agreed a €37.5 million (£31.4m) deal with Lecce to sign Patrick Dorgu, according to reports in Italy. The versatile wing-back is now set to become the first signing of Ruben Amorim’s reign as United manager.