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title: "Three clubs interested in Darmian"
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# Three clubs interested in Darmian

Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian may not be in Jose Mourinho’s first-choice starting eleven, but it appears that his lack of playing time has not put other clubs off, with a few top sides interested in a move for the Italy international.

According to the [Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-darmian-kastanos-carvalho-11888936?), Serie A sides Napoli and Juventus, as well as Antonio Conte’s Chelsea are interested in the right-back, who can also play as a full-back.

Darmian hit the ground running at United, with his early performances for the club seeing him likened to Red Devils legend Gary Neville – but he has long looked like he is playing with no confidence and has been nowhere near his best for over a year now.

![Claudio Villa/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2016/09/544390180.jpg)

It is clear that that Matteo has talent and could be one of the top right-backs in Europe but he needs a different style of play to what United are utilising and a wing-back role such as what is so popular with Serie A sides would definitely suit him better; he thrived in such a system with Torino.

The Italian has made just 40 appearances for United, scoring one goal. United boss Jose Mourinho has preferred winger-cum-full-back Antonio Valencia on the right side of defence so far this season.