Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis admits he'd like to sign Manchester United fullback Matteo Darmian.

However, the movie mogul concedes Napoli face being crowded out in the race for the Italy international's signature.

"If I closed with (Santiago) Arias? Falsetto ... There are about six of those we are dealing with, nothing definite yet," he began.

"Darmian would be liked by everyone, he can play on both sides, but in this case we should keep an eye on the accounts."

Inter Milan and Juventus are also interested in Darmian this summer.