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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘The last position we need', moan Man Utd fans as they're linked with shock Premier League defender
MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan, according to reports. 3 Man Utd are keen on Pervis Estupinan Credit: Reuters 3 Ruben Amorim is planning a squad overhaul Credit: Reuters Journalist Ben Jacobs claims The 27-year-old featured 30 times for It is currently unclear whether the Seagulls are open to selling the Ecuadorian or what fee they may demand. Estupinan's contract on the south coast does not expire until the summer of 2027. READ MORE ON MAN UTD But some United fans are not happy about the rumours and claim they do not need a new left-wing-back. Meanwhile, the likes of One supporter wrote: "Why are we even looking at left wing-backs. The last position we need signings for." Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Another added: "We have Dorgu and Leon already. Concentrate on key positions which is striker, forwards, central midfield and a goalkeeper." A third commented: "Definitely bigger priorities. Plenty of cover in that area, best keep the money for elsewhere." Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho show middle finger to fans during Man Utd's post-season tour in Malaysia But others disagreed, saying: "Would be a decent rotation option with Dorgu." Though departures are currently the focus at Old Trafford as club chiefs are set for And Bruno Fernandes is said to be "giving serious consideration" to a Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Dorgu explains how unusual middle name will inspire him in Europa League final
The Manchester United defender was Ruben Amorim's first signing for the club when he joined in January, and he is hoping to repay the manager's faith in the Bilbao final Patrick Dorgu's middle name is Chinazaekpere - which translates as 'God Answers Prayers.' And the Manchester United defender is putting his faith in helping Manchester United beat Tottenham in the Europa League Final on Wednesday night to deliver a place in the Champions League. Dorgu, the Copenhagen-born wing-back of Nigerian heritage, inherited his strong religious beliefs from his parents. He explained: 'My family are religious and the reason they gave me my middle name was because of the meaning behind it. 'They told me at a young age what it meant. It comes from my Ebo heritage. My family's culture is something I learned about. I believe in God and I am always praying. I hope we win the final - it's what I am praying for.' Dorgu, 20, came through the academy at Nordsjaelland before moving to Italian club Lecce. He became Ruben Amorim's first United signing when he arrived at Old Trafford for £25million during the winter transfer window after the club's scouts suggested he was the perfect fit for the Portuguese's tactical preference. Dorgu said: 'My thinking was that I was moving to one of the biggest teams in the world, big names, big players so for me at the age of just 20 it would be better for me to progress and develop my talent. 'It would mean a lot to me and to the club and the players to win the Europa League. We're not angry, but we are disappointed about this season. I'm getting better game by game, getting more confident so I hope I can improve even more in the last three games of this season and in the seasons to come. 'Obviously I came there in a difficult moment (for the team), so I knew that nothing was going to be easy for me. It is all about working hard, looking forward, believing in the coach and the players and to improve my game. 'It has been difficult but I think there will be a lot of good years coming up, so we just need to stay focused and win the final. 'Spurs are a dangerous opponent. They have beaten us three times already this season, so we can't think it will be easy. 'They have beaten us twice in the league and once in the Carabao Cup, so it will be a tough game even though both teams haven't been playing well.'
BBC News
08-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dorgu has had 'mixed start' but must be given time to succeed
If you were expecting me to conjure up a talking point from one of the most tepid Manchester derbies in history, I am sorry to I am showing support for a player who, for some illogical reason, needs toxic, impatient social media culture has locked in on its latest target - Patrick this exact issue makes it no surprise that the general online atmosphere is so aggressively generators of such unnecessary negativity are the same fans who believed that a 20-year-old import from Italy would be Europe's leading left-wing-back from day one.I should not even need to emphasise how bad this current Manchester United team is to lay out how wild those expectations has experienced a mixed start to life in is a constant attacking outlet on the left flank, always entering positions that will eventually produce goals and assists naturally. United did not have that before he there is a rawness and recklessness that will fade with has been guilty of losing duels and misfiring passes. The Dane also served a three-match ban for a straight red card at the dawn of his United I like to consider myself a realist, and I do not think he could be giving much more for every other squad member, Dorgu is attempting to meet the demands of a new style of difference is, in the infancy of his adulthood, he is settling in a new country and is the only natural fit for his position. More responsibility? More Yoro's situation - and start - were the same. Yet, the 19-year-old was shown patience because of his glittering reputation, and he is already showing signs of real must receive the same more from Alex Turk at Turk Talks FC, external
The Independent
06-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Patrick Dorgu is the latest victim of Manchester United's failed transfer policy
Upon the climax of last summer's transfer window, Manchester United 's new regime were basking in the glory of a long-overdue successful few months in the market. Some key underperforming areas of the team had been addressed. Young, hungry talent, rather than overpaid marquee names, had been brought through the doors. All to much excitement. Soon enough, Joshua Zirkzee was being booed by his own supporters, Leny Yoro remained in the treatment room, due to a recurring injury that showed up on his medical when signing and Manuel Ugarte couldn't even get in the team. January came along, and with limited money to spend again with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability regulators watching their every move, United strengthened the one area Ruben Amorim felt needed looking at most – wing-back. Patrick Dorgu's start to life in England, however, does not indicate that he will be bucking any trends anytime soon. Shooting from all angles, without a moment's care has become epidemic around Old Trafford, with Dorgu the latest to keep pulling the trigger, without getting anywhere near the goal. Against a Manchester City side already setting the wheels in motion to erase 2024-25 from living memory, United created plenty of moments of promise in a wretched Manchester derby encounter in the blazing sunshine, but their decision-making at crucial moments once again meant they failed to score in a match for the eighth time since Ruben Amorim took charge – only Leicester have failed to score in more games during that time. Dorgu just blended in with the malaise, seamlessly, lashing at balls when City were under pressure, slicing two efforts wide and failing to connect entirely with others. Timing his runs at the back post was no problem. Connecting with a header, however, was. 'I understand that we are in the moment that we are doing the worst season in history,' Amorim said after the dour draw. 'Manchester City won everything in the past, this season they are struggling. We are not in the best moments to give the best spectacle to every fan. 'When we are not fighting for the big things, of course it's different. But you have to look at the context of the game and I understand the critical aspect of the players that played in this game in a different way.' That lack of actual goalscoring threat is nonetheless inescapable. In this nadir season that will almost certainly remain as United's lowest points haul until the end of time, the most remarkable stat is that they have created the lowest average chance quality in the entire league, lower than even the worst-ever bottom three in Premier League history. Alejandro Garnacho is the chief protagonist, given all he seems to possess in his vision is wanting to cut inside and shoot, from any angle. Rasmus Hojlund averages an xG of 0.17 per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season – the Dane ranks 49th for xG per 90 minutes out of 62 forward players, including attacking midfielders, to play 900 or more minutes this season. Zirkzee ranks 33rd with 0.31 xG per 90. The list could go on. Everyone is culpable to this lack of real threat. It may seem unfair to single out Dorgu, as it is too early to throw him in the full-to-bursting list of transfer failures in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era. The early signs, nonetheless, are not good. With money tight once again in the summer, even though Amorim is clearly planning something of a player overhaul in the coming months, new co-owners Ineos and the club's transfer hierarchy need to start unearthing talent who can actually bring about real change, or face another year of further embarrassment on the pitch.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
65 touches, 11 duels & 6 fouls won: £25m star was United's best player vs Real Sociedad after Bruno
Manchester United progressed to the quarter-final stage of the Europa League following a 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad. The Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw against the La Liga outfit on the road. Sociedad took an early lead from the penalty spot at Old Trafford last night, but United responded brilliantly. Bruno Fernandes converted two penalties in either half. Jon Arambaru's sending-off after the hour mark helped United to cruise to a comfortable 4-1 win against Imanol's side. Fernandes bagged his hat-trick with a fine finish before Diogo Dalot put the gloss on the performance with United's fourth goal. The captain was undoubtedly the man of the match, but we were also impressed by Dorgu's involvement from the left wing-back role. The Dane returned to the line-up after serving another league suspension. He was brilliant with his movement and decision-making. He won the penalty to make it 2-1 for the Red Devils and also induced the foul from Arambaru, who was sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. Overall, the £25 million signing had 65 touches in the game. He won an impressive 11 out of 13 duels contested while inducing six fouls from the opposition. Dorgu also registered two successful tackles alongside two clearances and four recoveries. The left wing-back received an 8/10 rating from Goal for his showing, and we believe he was the second-best player on the pitch last night after Fernandes. United will face Lyon in the last eight of the Europa League next month. The Red Devils need to refocus for Sunday. They are scheduled to face Leicester City on the road in the Premier League. United have already beaten the Foxes three times in all competitions this term and are favourites to continue the streak. Stats from Article written by Sri Aswin .
