Chelsea will compete with Manchester United for the Serie A star in a bid to resolve a problematic position

Chelsea reportedly joined the list Premier League The parties are interested in Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu.

Denmark international Dorgu has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs following his impressive debut in the 2023/24 Serie A season.

The 20-year-old established himself as a first-choice left-back in the closing weeks of last season, starting eight straight times as Lecce edged away from relegation danger.

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The two league goals were an added bonus and his form continued into the 2024/25 season with two league goals already scored.

According to reports from Football Insider, Manchester United And Tottenham have expressed interest in Dorg, with the former concerned about Luke Shaw’s ongoing injury problems.

Spurs already have Destiny Udgoye covered at left-back, while Chelsea could be in a stronger position than the Red Devils, with Ruben Amorim’s ideas for the role unknown.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Ben Chilwell is not in his plans. Former Leicester City defender could leave the team in January as Mark Cucurella is the preferred choice at left back.

Cucurella returned to Chelsea in the summer refreshed after playing a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 success, but there are still concerns over his defensive abilities.

Maresca has started him in seven of Chelsea’s ten Premier League games in 2024/25, but Dorgu’s tenacity and recovery rate are key to the Blues’ style of play, with Lecce valued at around £15m ($20 million).