Chris Smalling
Everton keen on signing 31-cap international but he could reject them again – report
Roma defender Chris Smalling has no plans of joining Everton despite his uncertain future at the Serie A outfit, The Mail reports. The England international has spent the past two seasons with Roma and has been a regular starter for them when fit for selection. Despite this, there have been question marks regarding his future due to his mixed relationship with new manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese previously questioned the defender’s commitment at Manchester United when injured, and there are suggestions that he could move on. It was recently reported that the Toffees had expressed an interest in his services, but it appears that Smalling has no desire to join them. The 31-cap international previously snubbed their advances before he made the move to Roma from United on an initial loan...
Player’s reported stance amid alleged interest from Newcastle United
Reported Newcastle United target and Manchester United central defender Chris Smalling is keen on a return to AS Roma in the summer transfer window, according to The Express. Sky Sports have reported that Newcastle want to sign Smalling from Premier League rivals United this summer. The report has claimed that the Red Devils have made the 30-year-old centre-back available for transfer. However, Newcastle manager Steve Bruce’s reported quest to bring Smalling to St. James’ Park may end in disappointment. That’s because, according to The Express, Smalling is keen on a return to Roma in Serie A. The Express has claimed that United want £20 million as transfer fee for the England international, who himself is keen on a move back to Italy. AS Roma spell Smalling spent the 2019-20 campaign on l...
Report: Newcastle United boss wants 31-cap international to strengthen the defence
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has identified Manchester United’s Chris Smalling as a target to strengthen the heart of the defence, a report from Sky Sports claims. Smalling spent the previous campaign on loan with AS Roma in the Serie A and he was hugely impressive during his 37 appearances across all competitions. The Giallorossi have been unable to strike a permanent deal for his services and hence, Smalling could pursue a fresh challenge with a different club this summer. Bruce is reportedly keen on adding Smalling to the Magpies ranks ahead of next season, but it is unclear whether the club can afford a permanent deal after the failed takeover. Magpies owner Mike Ashley has shown the willingness to spend with the £40m purchase of Joelinton last year, but the club will have...
Manchester United eye €25 million Ligue 1 star to bolster defence
According to the Daily Record, Manchester United have entered the race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The Red Devils invested heavily in shoring up the defence by bringing in Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka last season. Despite the improvement shown, there are still issues to be ironed out. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now considering adding the Lille star to his United roster. The Brazilian is valued at a modest €25m. Competition for the 22-year-old will be high with the likes of Everton, Napoli, and Inter Milan all keen. According to the report, Napoli see the young Samba star as a replacement for defensive lynchpin Kalidou Koulibaly – another player United are interested in. The fact that they view him capable of replacing the Senegalese is a testament to the promise he has sh...
Report: Newcastle United want Manchester United-owned £30m player
According to 90min, Newcastle United are interested in signing Chris Smalling from Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Smalling is on loan at Italian club AS Roma from Premier League outfit United at the moment, having made the move in the summer of 2019. The 30-year-old England international central defender is scheduled to go back to his parent club, the Red Devils, at the end of the season. According to 90min, Newcastle will make a move for Smalling once the takeover goes through and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund buys the Magpies from current owner Mike Ashley. It has been claimed that the 30-year-old former Fulham star is valued at £30 million. Stats According to WhoScored, Smalling has made 21 appearances in Serie A for Roma so far this season, scoring two goals a...
