Manchester United have signed Patrick Dorgu from Lecce; the fee is understood to be £25.2m plus £4.2m in add-ons, with the defender signing a contract until 2030 including the option for a further year;

Dorgu has made 57 appearances for Lecce since joining them from Danish side Nordsjaelland in 2022 and has been capped four times by Denmark. He is recognised as one of the most talented defenders in Serie A, and United have moved fast to secure his services amid interest from Chelsea.

Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Patrick Dorgu has joined the club, subject to visa and registration. The Denmark international has signed a contract until June 2030, with the option of an additional year.

The 20-year-old joined Manchester United on a five-and-a-half-year deal from Italian side Lecce on Sunday. Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven were introduced to the Old Trafford faithful before United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Versatile wing-back Patrick Dorgu could become Ruben Amorim's first signing by the end of the January transfer window, signalling the start of Manchester United's rebuild under the new manager - but some United fans in the Manchester Evening News comments section might have preferred to see an old face return.

Man Utd are closing on signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in deal worth in region of £30m; 20-year-old left wing-back showed a strong desire to join United and is due to fly to the UK on Thursday for his medical;