Man Utd Send €40M Second Offer for Serie A Standout as Nuno Mendes Alternative | OneFootball

The January transfer window gives Ruben Amorim his first chance to mold Manchester United in his image. While bigger changes are expected in the summer, reports indicate that Amorim has already turned his attention to a key player from Paris Saint-Germain.

Manuel Ugarte, one of PSG’s summer signings, has excelled under Amorim in the past, showcasing their strong connection.

Now, rumors are swirling that Amorim wants to reunite with Nuno Mendes, the talented full-back he coached at Sporting Lisbon, and bring him to Old Trafford.

However, Manchester United’s pursuit of Mendes seems to have hit a roadblock. L’Équipe reported that the player is rethinking his future and is now more likely to stay at PSG.

Mendes’ representatives have even suggested the possibility of a contract extension, with Luis Enrique playing a key role in convincing Mendes to remain in Paris. As a result, Manchester United appears to have cooled their interest in the player.

Man Utd make an aggressive push for an Nuno Mendes alternative

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Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Manchester United are hopeful of striking a deal with Lecce for Patrick Dorgu for under €40 million, with club-to-club talks occurring on Wednesday. While Napoli remain in the mix, Dorgu is reportedly eager to make the move to Old Trafford.

Recently, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Manchester United’s offer for Patrick Dorgu is €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses. However, Lecce has rejected the bid and is holding out for a higher offer which is why the Red Devils returned with an improved offer.