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title: "Deal Close: Manchester United look to complete 5ft 11 defender signing"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/deal-close-manchester-united-look-to-complete-5ft-11-defender-signing/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Banks"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2015-07-07T18:03:20Z"
modified: "2015-07-07T18:03:20Z"
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# Deal Close: Manchester United look to complete 5ft 11 defender signing

Manchester United fans in the Football Transfer Tavern will be happy to sign a new defender with [Metro](https://metro.co.uk/2015/07/07/manchester-united-to-complete-matteo-darmian-transfer-imminently-fee-and-personal-terms-all-agreed-5284407/) claiming a deal for Matteo Darmian will be completed imminently with a £12.7m fee and personal terms both now agreed.

The Red Devils had previously failed to get the defender to put pen to paper over a deal last weekend, however they have been in constant negotiations with the Torino star.

But now Sky Sports quotes reports in Italy saying a £12.7m fee has been settled and the deal is imminent.

> Man Utd have agreed a fee with Torino for Matteo Darmian – Sky Italia. More here: [http://t.co/EBYQGTNGMZ](https://t.co/EBYQGTNGMZ) [pic.twitter.com/SRmUUiugyl](https://t.co/SRmUUiugyl)
>
> — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) [July 7, 2015](https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/618363588403720192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

United boss Louis van Gaal is to be expected to sell Rafael Da Silva to an Italian club once Darmian is all signed and sealed at Old Trafford.

A large group of Manchester United fans over by the pool table in the Football Transfer Tavern admit they’ve never seen Darmian play! But feel that signing a new defender is vital, with them all putting their trust in Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal.

**United fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are delighted to hear about bringing on a new right-back, but is Darmian the right choice? Make sure you let us know your thoughts and opinions down below!**