London, July 5: Manchester United are plotting a swap deal for Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic for defender Matteo Darmian, according to reports in Italy.

The former Torino fullback came to United in 2015, however, could never settle his place in the starting 11. The player since the last two season have mostly fared his time in the dugout or as a substitute and is now touted to leave the side.

Juventus were strongly linked with the defender as it was believed that the player could be a potential replacement of their departed star, Asamoah and Lichtsteiner. However, the Serie A winners amidst of the reports signed Valencia star Joao Cancelo and the rumours were started to fade out.

However, now according to reports in Italy, Juventus have again shown their interest in the player and ready to offer a player instead of a transfer fee.

United have placed a €20m transfer fee on the player, which Juventus have decided to ignore. But they are now ready to offer 32-year-old forward Mandzukic instead for the defender according to reports.

The Croatian forward joined the Turin based side in 2015 for €21m transfer from Atletico Madrid and has since endured a successful time, winning three league titles.

The player only has one year left in his contract and apparently the forward is now looking for a new challenge in his career.

Juventus are now also said to be open to the idea of letting him leave Turin, and it is believed that should he want to join United, a swap deal in between the two players will be talked about.

Mourinho is apparently looking for a mature player who can be the understudy of Lukaku and with Manzduzic previously having the experience of winning league titles with Bayern, Atletico and Juventus, the idea of getting him for a swap deal has apparently also intrigued the Portuguese boss.

Mandzukic is currently with his national side at the World Cup in Russia and scored during their last-16 win over Denmark last week. The 32-year-old's club future is only expected to be resolved when he returns from the tournament.