Manchester United Set for Initial Talks With Roma Over Permanent Chris Smalling Transfer

Italian side A.S. Roma will hold talk with Manchester United over the next few weeks as they look to complete a permanent move for Chris Smalling.

The 29-year-old joined the Giallorossi on a season-long loan during the summer and has already made a lasting impression on the decision-makers in Rome, making four appearances in Serie A and another in the Europa League.

Smalling is among a handful of players who United are looking to get off of their wage bill as they rebuild their squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Roma are looking to complete a permanent deal before the new year.

Both clubs will hold their first round of talks at some point over the next few…