Manchester United are weighing up an improved bid for top target Patrik Dorgu after having their initial £23million offer rejected by Lecce.

The 20-year-old has emerged as United manager Ruben Amorim’s priority signing as he looks to strengthen the left-back position – a notable weak spot in his squad.

Luke Shaw remains sidelined with injury, while Tyrell Malacia has fallen out of favour.

Patrik Dorgu, who primarily plays as a left-back but has demonstrated versatility, has impressed with his performances for Serie A side Lecce.

He has already earned four caps for Denmark and has made 22 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing three goals.

However, Lecce are determined to hold out for a higher fee, reportedly valuing Dorgu at around £35 million.

According to the Daily Star, United’s hierarchy is now deliberating whether to meet the Italian club’s asking price.

Amorim is said to be confident that Dorgu would fit seamlessly into his tactical setup, but United will need to act quickly to fend off interest from other clubs tracking the promising youngster.

Should negotiations with Lecce fail, United have identified Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras as a potential alternative.

Amorim, speaking on Wednesday, declined to comment directly on transfer targets but acknowledged the need for defensive reinforcements.

Further discussions between United and Lecce are expected in the coming days as the Premier League giants seek to finalise their plans for the January window.

“As I understand the question, let’s focus on the game and I do’ not want to talk about that, especially before a game. Our focus is that our players are here to play,” he said ahead of facing Rangers on Thursday.

“We need to improve, to win games, to have that feeling of winning is important for us, so lets focus on that today.

“We are more nervous playing at home than away because we lost four games in five so it is getting harder.

“But we can improve and I think if we don’t suffer the first goal like in the fourth minute, I remember others in the 10th minute, 15th minute, then it is really hard to calm down the team. We need the first thing, in my mind, they cannot score.

“We need to score the first one and if we scored the first one that would change [things]. That is it and I think we are really clear that we are anxious playing, especially at home, and we are suffering goals then it is really hard.

“I think it is clear for everybody that it is getting harder to play at Old Trafford.”

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