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Post by Stew on Jul 7, 2015 10:08:46 GMT
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Post by . on Jul 7, 2015 10:16:47 GMT
As I alluded to yesterday Chris, I've seen a good bit of the lad playing more so for Italy, few Torino games.
He's a fantastic player. Reliable, steady, talented.
If we get him in I'll be genuinely delighted. He could potentially be one of the best full backs in Europe.
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Post by . on Jul 7, 2015 10:20:04 GMT
He can also play centre-half but full back is his specialist position, left or right!
Couple of strings to his bow.
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Post by Stew on Jul 7, 2015 10:26:55 GMT
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Post by Chris on Jul 7, 2015 10:28:33 GMT
Manchester United have agreed a fee with Torino for Italian international right-back Matteo Darmian, according to Sky Italia sources. Talks between the clubs have been ongoing and, after rejecting United’s first two bids, Torino have agreed to sell their prized defender for £12.7m (€18m). Darmian is a versatile defender who is capable of playing in either full-back spot, though his favoured position is on the right, but also has experience at centre-half and at 6ft tall offers a strong aerial presence. Louis van Gaal was acutely aware of United’s vulnerability at set-pieces last season and it cost the team on more than one occasion, including in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea in October, when 5ft 7in Rafael was left marking Didier Drogba at a corner with costly results. Speaking in November, van Gaal said: “In set plays it is very difficult but that is because of the height of the team — maybe you can advise me to buy tall players.” United have made upgrading their right-back position a priority this summer after Antonio Valencia – who has spent the majority of his career in midfield – was forced to assume the role last season. Brazilian right-back Rafael featured just 11 times for United last season after struggling with injury and subsequently falling out of favour with van Gaal. The club are now willing to listen to offers for the 24-year-old, according to Sky sources, and Galatasaray, Napoli and Fiorentina have all shown an interest in signing him. Dani Alves was linked with a move to Old Trafford before signing a new contract with Barcelona while United also maintained an interest in Everton defender Seamus Coleman but now van Gaal has identified Darmian as the man to anchor the right side of his defence next season. www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/9905726? |
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Post by Stew on Jul 7, 2015 10:30:38 GMT
Graham Hunter @bumpergraham
@onelovemanutd_ @sergioramos Darmian looks like going to be done
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Jul 7, 2015 10:34:02 GMT
Fuck you Edward.
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Post by gdmm on Jul 7, 2015 10:34:12 GMT
Stewart; does the thought of an Italian defender and their associated 'physicality' make you happy?
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Post by Bestie on Jul 7, 2015 10:35:27 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 10:36:53 GMT
You really wanted Coleman then huh?  |
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Post by ZlattackRed on Jul 7, 2015 10:37:19 GMT
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Jul 7, 2015 10:39:03 GMT
Obviously. Thought that would be obvious seeing as I kept telling people to stop rollicking the guy with two weeks to go until we go on tour. |
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Post by Bestie on Jul 7, 2015 10:39:51 GMT
Correct. EDIT: Jay beat me to it. |
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