Inter Milan 'hold talks with Matteo Darmian's agent'

Inter Milan have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian.

Representatives from the Italian club have met with the right-back's agent Piero Ausilio to discuss the transfer, according to Sky Sports News.

United are said to be willing to sell Darmian this summer and will entertain offers of €20m (£18m).

Previous reports suggest that Inter's Serie A rivals Juventus were the frontrunners to sign the Red Devils defender, but it is unclear whether talks with the Turin club progressed.

The 28-year-old made 28 Premier League appearances during his first season at Old Trafford, but featured in just eight league fixtures during the 2017-18 campaign.