Lazio are launching a January bid for Manchester United fullback Matteo Darmian.

Il Messaggero says Lazio chief Igli Tare is seeking a right-sided wing-back and Darmian is his top choice.

Tare also has Mainz defender Giulio Donati and Stefan Lainer from Salzburg under consideration, but Darmian is his priority.

Just last week, Darmian stated: "I'm happy to be back playing, but the most important thing is to win.

“We need to improve our results, I'm very proud to play for a club like Manchester United, even if I miss Italy a lot."