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Roma sporting director Gianluca Petrachi has revealed the club hopes to sign Chris Smalling from Manchester United on a permanent basis.
Smalling joined Roma on a season-long loan last summer, and the Italian side have been impressed.
Per MailOnline's Alvise Cagnazzo, Petrachi said:
"There is a chance. The player will choose what to do. If he really wishes, we will be happy to have him with us permanently.
"We are very happy with Smalling and he knows it. With Manchester United, the relationship is excellent, we have an excellent feeling with the club.