Roma could land Chris Smalling on a permanent transfer from Manchester United, if the English side sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli first.
Smalling is currently with the Giallorossi on loan, and the clubs have been in talks about a permanent deal for a number of months.
The English defender has taken to life in Italy, and it’s believed he would like to remain in the Italian capital beyond this season.
A deal however seemed unlikely as the Premier League side consistently raised their valuation of Smalling, and much depends on Roma qualifying for the Champions League next season.
However according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Premier League outfit could change their stance if they were to sign Napoli’s Koulibaly.
The Senegalese defender has been long linked with a move to Manchester, with Napoli reportedly rejecting a €100m bid for the 28-year-old last summer.
If Koulibaly were to sign for The Red Devils, then Smalling’s price tag could be reduced, and a deal ironed out.
Boeaelnpst
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to be fair why do man u want him let groom our defenders pls we know wat they r capable of
EssaNdow
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Maguire koulibaly
pumeinpsu
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smalling should come back to Manchester
Bipdlmprtu
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man utd should sing koulibaly ,Sancho and a strike to make the term powerful
ciwaceprsz
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Since when did aubameyang become better than martial
since they both started playing football
mzeereal
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Let's them sign him.. Baily is available to replace smalling but if they will sell him they should sign another one like Koulibaly to make the team more stronger
ekizz
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man utd are looking for the power of blacks in the defense
Yioaceklou
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right choice let them make it50_50
fiadluy
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Since when did aubameyang become better than martial
fiadluy
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Koulibaly must buy
NischalKunwar
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Grealish with bruno
ArjunUtd
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Get him! ASAP!! Him, Bisakka and Maguire will be nightmares for others! Although lindelof doing good but his defensive awareness is weak, clumsy, weak in head, can be pushed by someone easily. Bailly injury prone he can be partnered with Tuanzebe in FA cups and other leagues..!!
Wimeilmrsy
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Maguire and koulibaly that would be the best defensive partners in the premier league
MXiuan9
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maguire and koulibaly