The Red Devils have agreed a fee of around €18m (£12.9m), plus add-ons, with Torino and are now finalising terms with the Italy international.
Louis van Gaal had made it a priority to sign an experienced right-back this summer having used Antonio Valencia in that position for much of last season.
Darmian, who has been capped 13 times by Italy, fits the bill and his versatility is believed to be a key factor behind the move, with the 25-year-old also able to operate in the centre of defence.
He will become United's second signing of the summer, following the £25million arrival of Memphis Depay from PSV.
Torino president Urbano Cairo hinted earlier this week that Darmian could depart after four seasons at the club.
"I told Darmian last year after the World Cup that if offers arrived for him I could not sell him then," Cairo told the Italian press.
"We had already sold (Ciro) Immobile and (Alessio) Cerci and I could not afford to lose another excellent player. But I promised him we would review his situation this summer.
"Football is like this and it's normal that an extraordinary man like Matteo wants to try and win the Champions League. Torino can't win the Champions League."
With Darmian arriving, United will listen to offers for Rafael after the Brazilian failed to convince Van Gaal of his worth last season.
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