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Chelsea transfer news: Manchester United star Matteo Darmian’s proposed Blues move will be blocked by Jose Mourinho

Italian defender has lost his place at Old Trafford but could link up with compatriot Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge.

JOSE MOURINHO will block any move Chelsea make to land Manchester United outcast Matteo Darmian, according to reports.

The Italian right-back, 26, has lost his place at Old Trafford to Antonio Valencia this season.

He is yet to feature under Mourinho, 53, since the Portuguese boss replaced Louis van Gaal in May.
Blues boss Antonio Conte is ready to rescue his career in England by making a shock swoop in January, reports Italian publication Calcio Mercato.

But ex-Stamford Bridge chief Mourinho is unwilling to do business with his old club who he considers as Premier League rivals, reports the Mirror.

The Special One DID sell Juan Mata from Chelsea to United in January 2014 for £37.1m but the Red Devils were not seen as title competitors under David Moyes at the time.

Chelsea are still short of defensive options despite splurging £55m on David Luiz and Marcos Alonso in the summer.

Branislav Ivanovic remains the No1 right-back at Stamford Bridge and Cesar Azpilicueta – who favours the right flank – can also deputise in that position.

Darmian was signed by Van Gaal last summer for £12.9m from Torino.

Sporting Tribune

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