Blind, left, and Darmian, right, have both fallen out of favour at Old Trafford

Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind have been told that they are free to leave Manchester United this summer.

Talks between United and Juventus have begun over the transfer of Darmian after the Italian right back was told by club officials that he and Blind are surplus to requirements.

It is understood that neither player was involved in a recent photoshoot for next season’s kit, which further indicates that they are not in José Mourinho’s plans.

Mourinho wants to add two full backs to his squad and Blind and Darmian are expected to make way for the new additions. Both players have just one year left on their respective contracts.

Blind, the Dutchman, wants to move to Roma. This year’s Champions League semi-finalists failed in their