Manchester United star Matteo Darmian’s Juventus move not happening as Jose Mourinho doesn’t want to sell defensive ace this summer
Versatile Italian full-back has been strongly linked with return to homeland but Red Devils keen on not selling defender
JOSE MOURINHO doesn’t want to sell Juventus target Matteo Darmian this summer.
The right-back has been strongly linked with a return to Italy after starting just 15 Premier League games last season.
Chances of first-team football are sure to be higher at Juve after Darmian was used primarily as back-up to Antonio Valencia last term.
The Serie A champs have already lost Dani Alves and could be about to sell Alex Sandro to Chelsea.
Darmian’s versatility means he can play either flank, with most of his appearances under Mourinho coming at left-back.
The Special One does not want to lose a player capable of slotting in on either side of the defence.
But the report adds that if United may sell if they receive an offer too good to turn down.
Barcelona star Jordi Alba has already been identified as a potential replacement, even though there is little chance of the Catalans selling him.
But Mourinho would prefer to keep things as they are, with the Portuguese tactician instead focused on landing a new striker, winger and central midfielder after already splashing the cash on Victor Lindelof.