Manchester United are progressing with a deal for Danish wing-back Patrick Dorgu to become Ruben Amorim’s first signing at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have agreed a €37.5 million (£31.4m) deal with Lecce to sign Patrick Dorgu, according to reports in Italy. The versatile wing-back is now set to become the first signing of Ruben Amorim’s reign as United manager.

The Red Devils are close to getting a deal done for one of the best young players in Europe who himself is keen on a move to Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford and Ruben Amorim are reported to be “no longer on speaking terms” as the dispute between the pair reaches boiling point for Manchester United as the club heads into the final week

Ruben Amorim has given a forthright and damning evaluation of why Marcus Rashford has not featured for Manchester United since December. The comments came after Rashford was once again not involved in the squad as Manchester United won 1-0 at Fulham on Sunday.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim’s criticisms of the team and says the head coach’s comments fired him up. Amorim previously said this United team were “maybe the worst in history” following last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion.