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Louis van Gaal has confirmed Torino full-back Matteo Darmian is heading to Manchester for a medical ahead of a move to Manchester United.
Van Gaal was speaking at the unveiling of Memphis Depay at Old Trafford, but with the £25million capture of the Dutch forward known for some time, it was news of Darmian's arrival that grabbed Friday's headlines.
Upon being asked if there was any truth in the rumours that the Italian defender would be joining the club, Van Gaal responded: 'Matteo Darmian, I've read that in the papers. That is true,' before answering in the affirmative when asked if he was on his way for a medical. See more pics after the cut....
Matteo Darmian spoke to an Italian journalist before boarding a flight to Manchester on Friday
Darmian will undergo a medical at Carrington ahead of completing his move to the Premier League
Darmian touched down at Manchester airport after flying in on a private jet on Friday afternoon
After touching down at 5.20pm on Friday, Darmian headed to Carrington for his Manchester United medical
Darmian, who said goodbye to his Torino teammates and fans before heading to the UK, admitted to an Italian journalist that joining United would be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.
The Italian fullback landed in Manchester at 5.20pm on Friday, before heading to Carrington for a medical and to agree personal terms.
Meanwhile, Van Gaal played down speculation linking goalkeeper David de Gea with a move to Real Madrid, believing the hype would not affect the Spaniard heading into the club's pre-season tour of the United States.
'I think he is a very professional player. He showed a fantastic attitude until now, the same as all my players, not just De Gea, but other players. It is also good that Memphis [Depay] does that.
'It is a difficult period when there are players who might be coming or going, but I cannot complain about the professional attitude of my players.'
Memphis Depay has been pictured at Old Trafford for the first time as he prepares for a press conference
Depay and Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hold up his shirt with 'Memphis' printed on the back
Van Gaal did not confirm that Robin van Persie was leaving Old Trafford, despite reports he will be joining Turkish side Fenerbache.
'When we feel that we can say he is gone, you shall hear it from us. And we don't have the feeling yet,' the Red Devils boss added.
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