Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu. United had one bid for the Denmark international turned down last week but have remained in negotiations for the 20-year-old and believe it is a matter of time before he is cleared to have a medical.

Manchester United have reached a broad agreement with Lecce for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu for €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons. The Serie A side had been holding out for €40m (£33.6m) but negotiations have brought the figure to below United’s aim of a total £30m package with the add-ons a split of both simple bonuses and others that are more difficult to achieve.

Manchester United’s further signings in January will depend on outgoings after the Red Devils advanced on a deal for Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu.

Marcus Rashford "has to change" before he will be allowed to return to action for Manchester United, says head coach Ruben Amorim.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says Marcus Rashford "must be ashamed" at his exile under Ruben Amorim.He said: "I've spoken to Marcus a couple of times and I've given him my thoughts and feelings that he needs to leave the football club because whatever is going on in his life and at Manchester United,

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that the Red Devils are a better team with Marcus Rashford in the squad. Amorim spoke ahead of Man United’s UEFA Europa League tie with FCSB on Thursday at the National Arena.