Manchester United to block Matteo Darmian offers?

Manchester United will reportedly block any potential offers for defender Matteo Darmian, as Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho looks to keep the Italian at Old Trafford.

Darmian, who has fallen down the United pecking order behind Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia at full-back, has been restricted to 12 appearances this season.

The 28-year-old has attracted interest from Serie A clubs Roma and Juventus, with the latter keen on taking Darmian on loan with an option to make his move permanent for £20m.

According to The Express, however, Mourinho is insistent on having competition within his squad as United look to chase Manchester City in the Premier League.

The newspaper also adds that Juve could offer Paulo Dybala as a makeweight in any potential deal for Darmian.