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Man United proceed to push for Patrick Dorgu deal – sources

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Manchester United are persevering with to work on a deal for Patrick Dorgu earlier than the switch deadline, sources have instructed ESPN.

Lecce have already knocked again a suggestion of €20 million ($20.9m) plus €5m in add-ons for the 20-year-old Denmark worldwide.

Sources have instructed ESPN that talks between the 2 golf equipment are ongoing and that there’s rising confidence an general package deal of near €40m could be agreed.

Ruben Amorim is eager so as to add a left wing-back to his squad in January. United, in keeping with sources, have additionally explored the chance of triggering their €18m buy-back choice to re-sign Álvaro Fernández from Benfica.

The previous Previous Trafford academy graduate, who has impressed in Portugal, is taken into account a fallback possibility if a deal for Dorgu can’t be agreed. Ought to both Dorgu or Fernández arrive, United will hearken to mortgage gives from Tyrell Malacia.

There’s hope that Luke Shaw is near a comeback from harm and a brief transfer till the top of the season would enable Malacia to play repeatedly. The Dutchman has made seven appearances this season after spending greater than a yr sidelined with a knee harm.

Sources have additionally instructed ESPN that United will hearken to mortgage gives for Casemiro earlier than Monday’s deadline. The Brazil worldwide has began simply one of many final 11 video games and has been an unused substitute within the final six matches.

His final look was within the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle on Dec. 30. Roma have expressed curiosity in signing the 32-year-old till the top of the season.

Sources have instructed ESPN that United are prepared to pay a portion of Casemiro’s wages — greater than £300k-a-week — to make the transfer occur.