Manchester United have compromised in their attempts to sign a new left wing-back after opening talks, leaving Liverpool free to land a superior option United simply cannot afford, according to reports.

Liverpool has been linked with Patrick Dorgu as the Reds consider strengthening in the left-back area but Manchester United is apparently now in talks to sign the 20-year-old

Manchester United are in negotiations with Lecce to sign young left-back Patrick Dorgu this January. The Red Devils are scouring the market for reinforcements in a number of positions after an immensely disappointing start to the season,

Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in the Premier League this weekend.

Manchester United are looking to make it three wins in a row in all competitions as they host Brighton in the Premier League today. After encouraging performances against Liverpool and Arsenal, Ruben Amorim’s side came from behind late to beat Southampton in midweek.

Brighton face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday, January 19. The Seagulls are ninth in the table following their 2-0 win at Ipswich Town on Thursday night as goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter sealed their first win in eight top flight outings.