Manchester United Transfer News: Latest on Matteo Darmian and Luan Rumours

Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian could reportedly still leave the club before the end of the summer transfer window, with Napoli and Inter Milan mentioned as potential destinations, while rivals Liverpool are said to have made the first move for Brazil international Luan.

Rob Dawson of the Manchester Evening News compiled a list of fringe United players and their outlooks ahead of transfer deadline day, and while the Italy international could still battle for the starting position, the right offer could lead to a sale:

Antonio Valencia has been preferred at right-back and Darmian hasn’t made the bench since Wayne Rooney’s testimonial against Everton since August 3.

He will hope he can force his way back in given that Valencia, as well as he’s played, isn’t a natural full-back. 

Darmian impressed early in his United career after making the move to Old Trafford from Torino last summer. His first few matches were promising, but as the team started to struggle, the 26-year-old’s performances nose-dived as well.

By the end of the season, all of the optimism surrounding Darmian had disappeared, and even a solid showing at Euro 2016 couldn’t help him. Antonio Valencia has been excellent at right-back to start the season, and the Italian’s opportunities appear limited.

A return to Italy could be an option, and it might even be United’s preferred outcome―the club is …

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