‘Runs all day’ - Man United’s exciting message about £42m target as Rasmus Hojlund replaced

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for Patrick Dorgu, who is already highly regarded by fellow Dane Rasmus Hojlund.

Since joining Lecce in 2022, Dorgu has rapidly developed into one of Serie A's most sought-after young talents. He was named Denmark's Talent of the Year for 2024 by his peers – including Hojlund – and has attracted attention from some of the top Premier League clubs.

Tottenham and Chelsea were rumoured to be interested in Dorgu during the summer transfer window, and Liverpool - who are keen to bolster their left-back options behind Andy Robertson - have also been heavily linked. And The Mirror reported Dorgu - who is said to be valued at around £42million - has caught United's attention as well.

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The 20-year-old received the most votes from his Danish colleagues, including United striker Hojlund, to be named his nation's Talent of the Year – replacing the United man as the award's current holder, with the striker picking up the accolade back in 2023. Hojlund and co are not the only ones to recognise Dorgu's ability and potential, though.

Lecce sporting director Pantaleo Corvino said in December that he insists Dorgu will stay with the club this month. However, he acknowledged he is a "champion" and one of the most versatile youngsters in the game, which will no doubt whet the appetite of United fans.

He told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Dorgu is a potential champion. Correction: he is a champion. Left or right winger, he runs like three players and can find the goal.

"He has an engine that no one else