Matteo Darmian unlikely to join Juventus

The Italian side have turned their attention elsewhere 

Manchester United are expected to bolster their side this summer after after an underwhelming campaign last season, not winning a single silverware. Few players are expected to be sold in the transfer window in order to accommodate new signings.

One of the players that has been heavily linked with a summer exit is Matteo Darmian. He joined the Red Devils from Torino in the summer of 2015 but has failed to establish himself as a regular starter for the team.

The 28 year old struggled to make an impression under Jose Mourinho and fell behind the pecking order last season, with the Portuguese preferring Antonio Valencia ahead of him. He just started four games and came on as a substitute three times for the club last term.

The Premier League giants have already completed the signing of teenage full back Diogo Dalot from Porto few weeks ago which indicates that the Italian’s future at Old Trafford might be over.

The defender has been linked with a return to his homeland with Juventus showing the most interest in him during the past couple of months. Stephan Lichsteiner have left them on a free transfer to join Arsenal and the club are looking to reinforce that area.

The Italy International has reportedly agreed terms with the Turin side but both the clubs are yet to reach agreement over a potential transfer fee. United want £20 million for him but the Serie A Champions considers it too costly and does not want to pay this amount for him.

But according to Mirror, Juventus have elected to look elsewhere for reinforcements. They are believed to be ready to target Bayern Munich full-back Juan Bernat instead, who will cost less than the Mourinho’s side wants for Darmian.

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