Serie A giants are making groundwork for Manchester United star

The player’s future at the club is uncertain

Matteo Darmian joined Manchester United from Torino for an undisclosed fee believed to be £12.7 million, signing a 4 year contract with an option to extend it by further 1 year in 2015.

The Italy International made significant contributions during his first 2 seasons with the Red Devils despite not being a regular starter for them.

But the 28 year old struggled to make an impression under Jose Mourinho and fell behind the pecking order last season, with the manager preferring Antonio Valencia ahead of him. He just managed to make 16 appearances in all competitions.

The Premier League giants completed the signing of teenage full back Diogo Dalot from Porto during the transfer window which indicated that the Italian’s future at Old Trafford might be over.

He was heavily linked with a return to his homeland throughout the summer with Inter Milan, Juventus and Napoli showed interest in him. Both the manager and the player himself confirmed that he wants to leave Old Trafford before the transfer deadline.

However, the Premier League giants refused to release the full-back for less than €20 million, so the the Italian sides dropped their interest in him and looked for alternative options.

His current deal set to expire next summer though the club has the option to extend it by another year. But is very unlikely that his contract will be extended and could leave on a free transfer.

According to the Corriere dello Sport newspaper, Inter are laying the groundwork for another approach for Darmian as his contract runs down.

The Serie A giants are hoping to sign him on a free transfer and the defender would be also willing to join them in order for more game time.

He has featured in only 1 Premier League game so far, in the win against Leicester City on their opening game.

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