In recent hours, Tottenham have been in the headlines for more than just their on-field performances.

The club’s focus seems to be on strengthening its squad, particularly with a few key injuries causing concern.

On a positive note, three Spurs players have returned to training, but the situation took a turn when a midfielder was injured during a recent session.

Additionally, Tottenham has been linked with a Premier League coach, sparking curiosity about their future managerial direction.

Tottenham is also actively working on reinforcing their defensive options. With injuries to key players like Destiny Udogie, Spurs’ need for a new left-back is becoming more pressing.

That brings us to the latest update on a player long linked with the club.

Tottenham have long had an interest in Lecce’s 20-year-old left-back Patrick Dorgu.

The versatile defender has impressed this season, having played both as an attack-minded wing-back and a right-winger.

This adaptability, especially at such a young age, has caught the attention of several top clubs, including Manchester United, who have now entered the race.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United has made the first official move for Dorgu, offering €27m (£22.8m) plus add-ons.

However, Lecce rejected the bid, insisting on a higher fee of €40m (£33.8m) to part ways with their rising star.

While United are leading the charge, Romano suggests that more talks are expected between the two clubs. Napoli is also closely monitoring the situation.

Dorgu, who is eager to make the move, could be a perfect fit for Tottenham, especially given Udogie’s recent injury struggles.

With the player’s price tag confirmed, Tottenham may need to act quickly if they want to secure his services before Manchester United makes further progress.