Inter Milan will count on Javier Zanetti to complete the signing of Manchester United fullback Matteo Darmian.

Tuttosport says Inter want Darmian on an initial six-month loan move, which could be made permanent for £13.5m next summer.

And the Italian giants reckon they have an ace up their sleeve - Jose Mourinho's former player Zanetti.

The Inter legend, who is now the club's vice-president, will reportedly fly to England to personally explore the possibility of taking Darmian back to Italy.