Napoli president confirms interest in Darmian

Manchester United's Matteo Darmian is one of a number of full-back options Napoli are considering moving for this summer, confirmed the club's president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

The Italian international is entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and has outlined a desire to play more regularly next season.

De Laurentiis has confirmed Napoli are looking to sign a right full-back, with PSV Eindhoven's Colombian international Santiago Arias one of a number of options they are looking at in addition to Darmian.

Speaking in an interview with Italian outlet Radio Kiss Kiss, De Laurentiis said: "There are five or six names on the list. We are monitoring Arias like Darmian, who can play on both flanks.

"Everybody would like to sign Darmian because of his versatility."

Darmian's playing time has been limited since the arrival of Jose Mourinho, with the right-back making just 17 appearances in all competitions last season.

The signing of Diogo Dalot from Porto would suggest his chances at Old Trafford will become even slimmer should he decide to stay next season.

Sky in Italy reported last month Darmian's agent met with Juventus Sporting Director Fabio Paratici with negotiations ongoing.

Credit: Skysports.com