Sky Italia sources have reported that Manchester United have agreed a fee with Torino for the Italian global right-back.
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Louis van Gaal has made it clear this summer that he wanted a new right back as current defender Rafael is not in his plans.
ON HIS WAY: Rafael is no longer wanted [GETTY]. He was one of the few shining lights in that tournament for the Italians, playing a key role in the 2-1 victory over England in the opening match.
He has gone on to establish himself as one of the best full-backs in Europe and United have decided to make their move.
In those five years, Darmian has become a more complete and lethal full back, with the versatility to play anywhere across and back line, a quality that will fit in with van Gaal’s demands quite nicely.
Finally, the Guardian’s Jamie Jackson has claimed that United want to sign Morgan Schneiderlin by the time they fly out for the pre-season tour of the United States on Monday.
NEW BOY: Depay is settling in [GETTY].
Darmian was a product of AC Milan’s youth system but never broke through on a regular basis, making just four appearances before being loaned to Padova, until he was transferred to Palermo and then onto Torino in 2011.
He was also a stand out figure in the Turin friendly last March against Roy Hodgson’s side.
Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Valencia’s Nicolas Otamendi.
Yes, indeed, we thought that he could leave Torino as early last summer.
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United also remain linked with Morgan Schneiderlin, although Southampton maintain that a second more serious offer is still yet be made after an initial bid was flatly rejected.
