This one is interesting. Whatever else Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal does in the market this summer, we imagine that he will add a right back.
Antonio Valencia is as honest as the day is long but he underwhelmed at right back last season and made some high profile mistakes. Rafael da Silva remains full of promise but still jumps in too frequently to be trusted at the top level.
So we expect another arrival for this area of the park. Latest comments suggest that Manchester United’s reported target, Matteo Darmian could soon be on his way.
The Italian international, of some 13 caps, is a solid player and at 25 he has the necessary experience for another league. Sky Sports quotes the president of his club, Torino, as saying:
“Three concrete offers have arrived but as a sign of respect, I will not reveal the names of the clubs.”
“One thing is clear, whoever travels to Bormio (on Sunday), will remain with us for the whole season,” he said. “We are now in extra-time (with regards to the transfer market) and on Sunday there will be the final whistle.”
Darmian has been strongly linked with Manchester United over recent weeks and we think that , while he may not be as explosive as Dani Alves or Nathaniel Clyne, he would be very difficult for the opponent to get past.
Let’s take a look at the lad in action. Manchester United fans: can you see Darmian being a success at Old Trafford?
