Parma is 18th in the league with 39 goals allowed, while US Lecce has conceded 40 goals, ranked 19th.Last time out, Parma suffered a 3-2 defeat away from home to AC Milan while being outshot by

As the transfer deadline approaches, Manchester United seem determined to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Why has he caught their eye?

The 23rd round of the Italian championship kicks off with a postponed match on Friday - Parma host Lecce. Both teams are fighting for survival, which is a crucial tournament meeting. Read Telecom's free prediction for this game.

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)Want more transfer stories?

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has made it clear that his club is resisting Manchester United’s attempts to lure Patrick Dorgu away in the January transfer window. The Italian outfit has already rejected a €30 million offer, but with United showing no signs of relenting, a renewed bid appears inevitable report Football Italia.

Inter Milan delivered a commanding performance as they cruised to a 4-0 victory at Lecce on Sunday to stay on the heels of Serie A leaders Napoli.

The win over Lecce takes Inter to 50 points in the standings with 21 games played and allows Simone Inzaghi’s side to keep flying in the league. It ended 4-0 at the Via del Mare with another clean sheet,

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi said his side have nothing to fear as rivals Napoli and Atalanta turn up the heat in an increasingly tight Serie A title race after a dominant 4-0 win over Lecce on Sunday.

Patrick Dorgu is set to become Ruben Amorim's first Manchester United signing, but the Premier League club's pursuit of the Lecce and Denmark star has run into some delays

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

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