Lecce President Saverio Sticchi Damiani insists they are ‘trying to resist’ the pressure from Manchester United to sell Patrick Dorgu in January, but fully expect another offer.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, the PA news agency understands. Ruben Amorim’s progress since taking over as head coach in November has been hindered somewhat by the squad’s composition,

Manchester United have reached a broad agreement with Lecce for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu for €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons. The Serie A side had been holding out for €40m (£33.6m) but negotiations have brought the figure to below United’s aim of a total £30m package with the add-ons a split of both simple bonuses and others that are more difficult to achieve.