Matteo Darmian on his way to Manchester United for medical, confirms Louis van Gaal

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Louis van Gaal admits that Matteo Darmian is heading for a medical
Torino full-back has said goodbye to his teammates and boarded a flight
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Published: 09:48 EST, 10 July 2015 | Updated: 04:09 EST, 11 July 2015

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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.

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

Louis van Gaal confirms Matteo Darmian arrival at Man United

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.'