Man United transfers: Matteo Darmian delivers update on Red Devils future

Matteo Darmian says he is ignoring transfer speculation linking the Manchester United defender with a return to Italy.

The United full-back has endured an underwhelming start to his Red Devils career following a £12.5m move to Old Trafford from Serie A side Torino in the summer transfer window.

I think the manager is happy with my progress and when I train I try to improve day by day

Matteo Darmian

Darmian has made 13 Premier League starts for the 20-time English champions in an injury-hit campaign for the 26-year-old defender so far this season.

However, the Italian, who has recently recovered from a hamstring injury that he suffered in October, ruled out a return to Serie A in the near future.

“I am happy with the team, the staff and the city, so I just try to ignore the rumours,” Darmian is quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

“To return after a hamstring injury is not easy. Sometimes it affects you mentally. But now I feel good. I want to play like I did at the beginning of the season and that is what I’m trying to do.

“I think the manager is happy with my progress and when I train I try to improve day by day.”

Darmian, who was part of a summer overhaul of Louis van Gaal’s squad at Old Trafford, has already racked up 21 appearances in all competitions so far this season.

United were 1-0 winners against Sheffield United in the FA Cup third round on Saturday evening after Wayne Rooney’s 90th-minute penalty at Old Trafford.

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The Red Devils make the trip to Newcastle United on Tuesday night before the 20-time English champions head to Liverpool next Sunday.