Lecce chief responds to Liverpool and Man City interest in teenage star Patrick Dorgu

Liverpool and Manchester City have been told they will not be able to sign rising star Patrick Dorgu in January.

The 19-year-old defender, who turned out for Denmark's Under-21s in the recent international break, has reportedly caught the eye of several top European teams.

Juventus and Barcelona have also been tipped to bid for the left-back but Lecce sporting director Stefano Trinchera has dismissed talk of a January sale.

"Dorgu is making waves and the more time passes, the more his value increases," he told Pianeta Lecce.

"In January he will remain with us.

"It is too early to make considerations about his future, but Dorgu is now being watched by major European clubs. I wouldn't talk about the price tag of a boy who is growing day by day."

Dorgu's agent, Kingsley Ogbodo, told SportItalia earlier this month that interest is rising in the youngster.

"[It's coming] from many sides," he listed. "England, Spain, Germany...

"From different countries they try to contact me. When the time comes we will know what to do. He is young and we want him to develop calmly and waiting for the right moment, which will come. That is certain."