Barcelona chief Ariedo Braida has confirmed their interest in Torino fullback Matteo Darmian.

Braida was in Italy last weekend to see Torino in action against AS Roma.

"I do not need to discover Matteo, since he lived the entire path of his youth in Milan, I've known him since he was born...

"What did I see? Well, he can and should still improve more."

Toro teammate Bruno Peres has also been linked with Barca.

"Bruno Peres? He is a different matter, we are not focused on him," admitted Braida.