Patrick Dorgu\u2019s transfer, if completed, solves Man Utd\u2019s recurring problem of a lack of a dynamic left-back and does so with a long-term view, with the player just 20.<\/p>\n
Ruben Amorim will no longer have to compromise between an attack-minded player there at the cost of defensive solidity or vice versa, as Dorgu\u2019s footballing idol and playing style make clear.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, it looks like Dorgu will instantly be a fan favourite if he walks through the door at Old Trafford because sealing his transfer will have positive ramifications off the pitch as well.<\/p>\n
Patrick Dorgu transfer, story off the pitch
\nAs a dynamic, left-footed youngster, Dorgu is already perfect for what Amorim demands from his wing-backs in his 3-4-2-1 so he\u2019s an exciting signing.<\/p>\n
That is all about his potential impact on the pitch, which also needs to be managed a bit since he\u2019s just 20 but his story off the pitch will get him off to a good start.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no better way for a player to endear himself to Man Utd fans before he\u2019s kicked a ball than by rejecting the advances of a rival club.<\/p>\n
That is precisely what Dorgu would be doing if he joins Man Utd, having been linked to Liverpool in this window as their long-term replacement for Andy Robertson.<\/p>\n
Italian outlet Solo Lecce reported that Dorgu is their \u201ctop target\u201d to replace Robertson, with the team ready to make him Lecce\u2019s all-time top transfer, something which United are happy to do as well.<\/p>\n
Liverpool sent scouts to watch him on four occasions and came away extremely impressed, reportedly all set to make a move for him in January or the coming summer.<\/p>\n
Not if United have their way\u2026<\/p>\n
Man Utd will need to be patient with Dorgu
\nIf Dorgu joins, he will immediately be a fan favourite due to this story but the expectations surrounding his impact on the pitch will need to be managed a bit.<\/p>\n
At 20 and with just one full season of being a left-back in a top-five league, he shouldn\u2019t be expected to come in and solve United\u2019s issues immediately.<\/p>\n
He will undoubtedly bring a skill set missing from the current Man Utd squad and is an upgrade for that alone, but just like Amorim has treated Leny Yoro, Dorgu will probably be the same.<\/p>\n
Expect Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot to still be the first-choice pairing as Dorgu drip-fed into the team this season which is effectively a write-off except in the Europa League.<\/p>\n
From there, he should be unleashed next season after a pre-season with Amorim. Now to sign him first!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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