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Matteo Darmian's agent has hinted at a January transfer if the Manchester United right-back does not get more game-time.

Darmian, 26, has played just once all season and was not even on the bench for Thursday's Europa League tie against Zorya Luhansk - even though first-choice right-back Antonio Valencia was rested.

The Italy international returned to the matchday squad against Stoke on Sunday but Darmian's Old Trafford future looks bleak, amid the possibility of a new year loan move to Internazionale.

"We have to understand Manchester United’s will," his agent Fausto Pari told Spanish Radio Crc. "Some Italian clubs have tried to take him, but Manchester United shut the door straight away.

"He’s playing little or not at all, which is a shame because of the national team. If the situation doesn’t change we’ll have to think of something in January, he risks losing the national team too."

Darmian was a surprise call-up to the Italy squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Macedonia, having been omitted from the Azzurri party last month, but could struggle to retain his place.

Louis van Gaal signed Darmian for £12.7million from Torino last year but, after an auspicious start, the full-back struggled with form and injuries and he has suffered a dramatic decline in the Premier League.

Darmian made 39 appearances for United last season and came on in the FA Cup final win over Crystal Palace. His sole appearance this season came away at Feyenoord.