Inter Milan fullback Davide Santon would welcome Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian in January.

It would mean extra competition for Santon, but he insists he'd be happy by Darmian's arrival.

"Matteo? I know him well, he's my friend and we were in the National Team together," said Santon.

"This news makes me happy, he is welcome. Obviously, then there will be competition, but I'd be happy for him to arrive.

"I do not think I will leave in January."