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Jose wants to keep Blind and Darmian

Jose Mourinho has stressed Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind remain part of his Manchester United plans for next season, contrary to press speculation this week.

The defensive duo featured in the 2-0 win at Bournemouth recently and Italy international Darmian also came off the bench in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final triumph over Tottenham.

The Manchester United boss says both players are in his thoughts with the 2018/19 campaign in mind.

"They are part of my plans," Jose stated at his pre-Brighton press conference.

"No [I'm not going to let them go]. I think when a player wants to go, if that's the case and the right offers arrive in the club, we study that, because we always try to have the players happy.