Two separate sources have confirmed Manchester United attempted to hijack an agreed move between two Premier League rivals, and why the last-ditch play did NOT succeed has been revealed.

Manchester United are preparing for the final days of the January transfer window, with Ruben Amorim hoping to see new faces arrive at Old Trafford before the deadline

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi has confirmed that Manchester United have held talks with a view to signing Patrick Dorgu, but the club’s ‘priority’ is to keep hold of the defender. Dorgu, 20, has been placed on a three-man shortlist of left-backs at Old Trafford,