Manchester United have been handed a promising sign from Lecce that their attempts to bring Patrick Dorgu to Old Trafford could be nearing a conclusion.. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A club have now submitted an official offer to Estrela Amadora for their right-back Danilo Veiga. The Portuguese U21 international could be seen as a replacement for Dorgu as he would occupy a similar position in the Italian outfit’s squad.. Lecce are not the only side interested in Veiga, though, with Sporting CP and Braga thought to be keen, but the Italian club are the first team to make a formal bid for the talent. Should the deal be agreed, there could be hope for United to press ahead with their proposed acquisition of Dorgu.. The Manchester Evening understands that the 20-year-old is high on Ruben Amorim’s transfer wish-list as he aims to strengthen up his flanks in January. It is also understood that United are looking to sell to buy this winter and as such have been offering Netherlands international Tyrell Malacia a pathway out of the club.. On Tuesday night, Lecce’s president Sticchi Damiani opened up about the meeting he had with United regarding Dorgu. “The meeting went well, it was a cordial meeting,” he told Sky Italia.. “For us, it is a satisfaction to sit at the table with Manchester United and talk about a player who comes from our Primavera. It means that it is a significant growth path for the club and we are very happy about it.. Manchester United are hoping to complete a swoop for Patrick Dorgu. (Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images). “We have explained to Manchester United that our desire at the moment is to try to keep our squad unchanged, keeping all the big names, especially Dorgu. We tried to make it clear that for us it is an important moment in our history this year.. “We could reach the third historic safety. Although we are flattered by an offer from Manchester United, for us the priority is the sporting result which is fundamental.”. Try MUFC Pro NOW for free. Subscribe to our brilliant app for the best way to enjoy the M.E.N’s unrivalled Manchester United coverage.. No adverts, pop-ups or distractions – just our brilliant content presented in the best way possible.. Comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage of the Reds, with agenda-setting breaking news and insight from Samuel Luckhurst and our authoritative team of United writers. Exclusive content for subscribers. New interactive elements including (coming soon) quizzes to test your United knowledge.. Try MUFC Pro for a front-row seat to the action at absolutely no cost for the first month. You can get started by downloading our app here on iPhone, or here on Android. If you already have our app, click on the ”MUFC Pro’,’ Subscribe’ or ‘ Remove ads’ links.. *Free trial auto renews at £19.99 annually unless cancelled. T&C’s apply. Ad-free indicates that you will not be shown standard display ad formats with the articles that you read, selected articles may contain commercial messages/affiliate links where contractually required.
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