Gossip: Lecce keen to keep Dorgu
Lecce president Sticchi Damiani says the club is "trying to resist" Manchester United's pressure to sign 20-year-old Denmark left-back Patrick Dorgu, who the Italian club value at €40m (£33.8m). (Football Italia), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Monday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
Donnarumma speaks out after private Man Utd talks and take it or leave it offer
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Metro
2 hours ago
- Metro
Viktor Gyokeres sends message to Sporting after Man Utd handed new asking price
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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Erik ten Hag tried to STOP £86m Antony transfer - former Man United boss' agent reveals what REALLY happened during club's disastrous deal
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