Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is keen to sign Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian, according to reports in Italy.
The 26-year old has fallen down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho and is expected to leave Old Trafford in January in search of regular football.
According to Italian outlet Passione Inter, Conte is keen to hijack the deal for the Italian defender as a number of Italian clubs are keen to sign him this winter.
