Manchester United are considering making a better offer for top goalkeeper Patrik Dorgu after their first bid was rejected.
Dorgu has become United's top transfer target as boss Ruben Amorim looks for a new left-back. Wingback has quickly become one of the biggest weaknesses in Amorim's squad, with Luke Shaw injured and Tyrell Malacia out of favour.
Denmark international Dorgu turned heads with Serie A side Lecce, earning four caps on the international stage. The 20-year-old has proven to be a versatile player, even though his main position is left-back.
This season he played 22 games in all competitions and scored three goals. But Lecce are unwilling to let him go cheaply and are prepared to pressure United for a high price for Dorgu.
According to the Daily Star, United have rejected a £23million bid for the Dane. The Italian side instead value Dorgu at around £35m, with the Red Devils chiefs now considering an improved offer.
It is claimed that a debate is now raging at Old Trafford over whether or not to meet Lecce's asking price. Amorim has been keeping a close eye on Dorgu and is confident he would fit into his new system.
However, United may have to act quickly as a number of other clubs are also interested in the 20-year-old. It is expected that further talks will take place between United and Lecce in an attempt to reach an agreement.
But if the Premier League side decide to abandon a deal, Benfica star Alvaro Carreras has been identified as an alternative target. On Wednesday, Amorim decided not to make public claims about transfers, although he admitted defense is an area that needs improvement.
“As I understand the question, let's focus on the match and I don't want to talk about that, especially before a match. Our focus is that our players are here to play,” he said on Thursday ahead of the clash with Rangers.
“We have to improve, win games, feel like winning is important for us, so let's focus on that today. We are more nervous when we play at home than away because we lost four games in five, so it's becoming more difficult.”
“But we can improve and I think if we don't get the first goal like in the fourth minute, I remember others in the tenth and fifteenth minutes, it is very difficult to calm the team down. We need the first.” I don't think they can score.
“We have to score the first and if we score the first that would change [things]. That's it and I think it's very clear that we play anxiously, especially at home, and we face goals, so it's really difficult. I think it is clear to everyone that it is becoming increasingly difficult to play at Old Trafford.”
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