Manchester United are at risk of losing Lacey star Patrik Dorgu after Napoli made a late attempt to hijack the deal, a report claims.
United need a new left-back and, with A deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes Looks unlikely Attention turned to 20-year-old Dorgu.
Dorgu has long been of interest to a number of top sides but United’s bid appears to have woken up potential rivals. Gianluca Di Marzio Napoli are looking to get it deal Quickly for the Denmark international over the line.
Napoli view Dorgu as more of a winger – 14 of his 22 appearances this season have come in a forward position – and are pursuing a deal that would see the 20-year-old stay on loan with Lacy until the end of the season.
For €40m (£33.8m), Napoli are said to be “very close” to an agreement on Dorgu, but things could change dramatically if combined He is keen to join the Red Devils this month, offering a similar fee.
Dorgu, a self-confession Chelsea The fan has confirmed publicly that he dreams of playing in the Premier League and has admitted his association with the Blues will not stop him from joining another side in England’s top flight.
United are expected to speak to Dorgu’s agent, along with a number of other suitors, after which a decision will be made on his future.