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.

Ruben Amorim is set to complete his first Manchester United signing in the final days of the January transfer window. United are eager to add both a wing-back and a forward to their side before deadline day and will take a major step forward with an agreement in place for Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu to join the club.