Lecce eye next lucrative sale after Dorgu as striker draws interest | OneFootball

Lecce’s rising star Nikola Krstovic is attracting attention from top Serie A clubs, with the Giallorossi preparing to make the striker the club’s next lucrative deal.

The Serie A strugglers already sold Danish starlet Patrick Dorgu to Manchester United for a fixed €30m plus around €7.5m in add-ons, but their ability to discover top talents is expected to bear more fruit soon.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Dorgu of Manchester United looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on February 07, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Signed in the summer of 2023 from Slovakian side Dunajska Streda for €4 million, Krstovic has emerged as a key figure for Lecce despite a modest goal tally of seven this season.

Krstovic poised to become Lecce’s next major sale

According to Calciomercato.com, the striker’s market value has skyrocketed to between €25 and €30 million, making him a prime target for clubs looking for young talent with significant potential, with Roma having already made inquiries about the 24-year-old.

The Giallorossi have joined a list of suitors that already includes Milan, who reportedly approached Lecce during the January transfer window with the intention of parting ways with Tammy Abraham next summer.

Nikola Krstovic of US Lecce celebrates the team’s first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between Parma and Lecce at Stadio Ennio Tardini on January 31, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Additionally, Fiorentina may intensify their interest in Krstovic if they sell either Moise Kean or Lucas Beltran, with Lecce hoping to spark a bidding war among the interested clubs.