Lecce have submitted an “official bid” for a brand new fullback as negotiations proceed with Manchester United over the switch of wingback Patrick Dorgu.
Fabrizio Romano reveals the Serie A aspect have tabled a proposal for Danilo Veiga – a 22-year-old defender for Estrela Amadora in Liga Portugal – amid reviews indicating the Pink Devils had seen their very own bid for Dorgu rejected.
Nonetheless, as relayed by The Peoples Individual, talks between United and Lecce will proceed with the prospect of a second provide this week.
The Italian membership are believed to be holding out for €40 million (£34 million) whereas their Manchester counterparts’ opening proposal was price €27 million with add-ons.
Serie A desk toppers Napoli are additionally fascinated by Dorgu, explaining why Lecce are adamant they won’t budge on their valuation as they hope to ascertain a bidding battle between the 2 continental heavyweights.
An settlement between Dorgu and United is predicted to be a formality with the Danish worldwide open to a transfer to Outdated Trafford.
Ruben Amorim can also be reported to have given his approval for the Reds to focus on the 20-year-old starlet as officers search to buttress the Portuguese coach’s squad with a much-needed possibility at left wingback.
And Romano’s replace that Lecce are intent on signing a brand new fullback this month, with a comparable degree of positional versatility to Dorgu, suggests Amorim could also be shifting nearer and nearer to discovering his new possibility on the left.
🚨🟡🔴 Excl: Lecce have submitted an official bid for Estrela Amadora’s fullback Danilo Veiga.
Portugal U21 expertise additionally within the checklist of Sporting CP and Braga, Lecce now in direct membership to membership talks.
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The Italian switch guru reveals Lecce have “submitted an official bid” for Veiga – a Portugal U21 fullback additionally able to enjoying in midfield – who is needed by Liga Portugal giants’ Sporting CP and Braga; mockingly, each former golf equipment of Amorim.
The Serie A aspect are “now in direct membership to membership talks” with Estrela Amadora, indicating a powerful intention to agree a transfer earlier than the switch window closes.
And this bodes nicely for United’s possibilities of putting their very own deal for Dorgu as Lecce look to signal a possible substitute for the 20-year-old to melt the blow of his departure.
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