Everything you need to know about Man United-linked Dorgeles Nene: Age, position, brother and more

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Manchester United are interested in signing Dorgeles Nene and there is a lot to discover about the young winger.

Linked with a transfer to Old Trafford, Nene is on Ruben Amorim’s radar as the Manchester United manager looks to make new attacking signings.

There remains question marks over whether United’s owners will make an approach in the January transfer or in the summer, but Fabrizio Romano believes their interest is genuine.

So with the Red Devils’ interest known, let’s find more out about who Amorim’s latest transfer target is and how his successful his career has been up to this point.

When and where was Dorgeles Nene born?

Nene was born on 23rd of December, 2002 in Kayes — a city in western Mali situated along the Senegal River.

The city’s recorded population is less than 130,000 but it serves as the capital for the Kayes Region.

What club and position does Dorgeles Nene play?

Nene plays for Austrian side RB Salzburg.

He joined the Austrian side from Malian side Guidars FC at the beginning of 2021, the same club United signed Sekou Kone from in the summer.

He has enjoyed loan spells at FC Liefering, SV Ried and KVC Westerlo but has now become a RB Salzburg first-team player.

Nene predominately plays as a left winger but can operate on the right-wing as well as up front if needed.

He is right-footed and wears the number 45 jersey.

Who is Dorgeles Nene’ brother?

Nene has a brother named Levy Nene who plays for FC Nordsjaelland as a left-winger.

Why do Man United want to sign Dorgeles Nene?

Taking a new approach to business, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trying to reverse United’s bad transfer decisions.

Not only do Manchester United’s owners want to clear out underperforming players, but they’re trying to restructure the club’s huge wage bill and stop making the same mistakes they have over the past decade.

Consequently, Nene could be an option to replace two high profile players, who are both failing to justify their massive salaries. Marcus Rashford is wanted by AC Milan and Antony has emerged as a transfer target for Real Betis.

Young Nene represents a much more affordable option. RB Salzburg are a selling club so striking a deal would be relatively easy in the grand scheme of things.

The 22-year-old also won’t be a huge earner in Austria, so agreeing personal terms without adding a ridiculous sum to their wage bill will be possible for United.