Man Utd transfer news: Roma are set to begin talks over Chris Smalling dealManchester United defender Chris Smalling is currently on a season-long loan deal with Roma but his performances for the Italian side could see them try and make the move permanent. The Italian side felt Smalling would be an ideal replacement and the 29-year-old has performed so well the Italian press is reporting Roma are now considering opening talks about making the move permanent. Man Utd transfer news: Roma paid £2.7m to get Chris Smalling on a season-long loanTrendingThe centre-back has fallen considerably far down the pecking order at United, as Solskjaer has looked to establish the defensive pairing of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof. Roma paid United €3m (£2.7m) to loan Smalling for the season, although it has taken him time to establish himself in the Italian capital. Man Utd transfer news: Solskjaer couldn't promise Smalling first-team football at United

Source: Express October 26, 2019 05:37 UTC