Manchester United are expecting a new bid from AS Roma for Chris Smalling soon, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Smalling spent the last campaign on loan with the Serie A side and appears to be available for a permanent transfer this summer.
Manchester United Looking for Defender as Smalling Bid Expected
Roma to Return for Smalling
Manchester United and AS Roma have previously been unable to meet on their valuation of Chris Smalling, however, Roma, under new ownership, have not given up hope of seeing the England international return to Rome.
On Monday night, Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Roma are also interested in signing Atletico Madrid defender Nehuen Perez, 20, who spent last season on loan at Famalicao in Portugal.
With Federico Fazio on the way out, Perez’s potential arrival does not seem to impact the move for Chris Smalling, who remains the priority.
Smalling wants to return to Stadio Olimpico, despite interest from the Premier League.
Manchester United Keen to Add a Defender
Fabrizio Romano adds that Manchester United will look to sign a central defender if a ‘good opportunity’ arises in the transfer market in the coming weeks.
The Red Devils reportedly had a bid rejected for AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile in the past week. Despite being a defender, Badiashile has scored two goals in two Ligue 1 games so far this season.
Dayot Upamecano was linked with United on Monday.
Kalidou Koulibaly has long been a reported target, but it is surely unlikely United will fork out such a fee that Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis seems to be asking for, especially if Jadon Sancho is still their primary target.
Van de Beek Move Nears Completion
It is added that Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek‘s move to Old Trafford is all set.
The Dutch midfielder, 23, completed a medical in Amsterdam on Monday and will sign a five-year contract with his new club.
He will be United’s first signing of the transfer window as they head into the 2020/21 season.
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