Chelsea have reportedly joined the list of Premier League sides interested in Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu.

Denmark international Dorgu has emerged on the radar of multiple EPL clubs following an impressive debut 2023/24 campaign in Serie A.

The 20-year-old established himself as first-choice at left-back in the final weeks of last season, with eight successive starts in thee campaign run-in, as Lecce eased away from relegation danger.

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Two league goals were an added bonus, and his form has powered on into 2024/25, with two league goals already scored.

As per reports from Football Insider, Manchester United and Tottenham have expressed an interest in Dorgu, with the former concerned over Luke Shaw's persistent injury issues.

Spurs are already covered at left-back with Destiny Udgoie, and Chelsea could be in a stronger position than the Red Devils, with Ruben Amorim's ideas for the role unknown.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Ben Chilwell is not in his plans, with the former Leicester City defender tipped for a January exit, as Marc Cucurella is the preferred choice at left-back.

Cucurella returned to Chelsea over the summer refreshed by a key role in Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 success but there are still concerns over his defensive ability.

Maresca has started him in seven of Chelsea's 10 Premier League games so far in 2024/25, but Dorgu's tenacity and recovery pace are key attributes for the Blues' playing style, with Lecce valuing him at around £15m ($20m).