Manchester United signed defenders Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven during the January transfer window but failed to seal a deal for a much-needed striker ahead of the second half of the season

Manchester United have completed the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. The Athletic reported on January 29 that the clubs had reached a broad agreement over a transfer valued at €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons for the Denmark international.

Manchester United not expecting to make any deadline day signings - Ruben Amorim had said the club would try everything to improve their squad before Monday night.

New Manchester United signing Patrick Dorgu promises to bring intensity and energy to the club after his arrival from Lecce. The 20-year-old has been the Red Devils’ most significant signing of the winter transfer window, costing the Premier League club an initial £25m, with a potential £4.1m in add-ons.

Manchester United have secured the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Serie A side Lecce for a fee of £25.2million ($31.2m; €30m) plus £4.2m in add-ons. Dorgu is United’s second signing of the January window after teenage centre-back Ayden Heaven’s arrival from Arsenal was confirmed on Saturday.

A source has told ESPN that United also explored the possibility of re-signing Álvaro Fernández from Benfica but Dorgu was their top target in January after impressing in Italy

Sunday was yet another miserable day for Manchester United fans as they witnessed yet another home Premier League defeat, this time to Crystal Palace.The only silver lining from the game was the