Roma are close to signing Manchester United defender Chris Smalling on another loan with obligation to buy, reports Corriere dello Sport.
Despite their precarious financial situation, the newspaper is confident Roma will strike a permanent deal for Smalling.
In the same vein as Il Tempo yesterday, Il Corriere writes it will be another €3m loan but with a compulsory purchase option in 2021 for €12-15m.
Roma are close to signing Manchester United defender Chris Smalling on another loan with obligation to buy, reports Corriere dello Sport.
Despite their precarious financial situation, the newspaper is confident Roma will strike a permanent deal for Smalling.
In the same vein as Il Tempo yesterday, Il Corriere writes it will be another €3m loan but with a compulsory purchase option in 2021 for €12-15m.
Although the Englishman turns 31 later this year, minimising his resale potential, he is described as an ‘irreplaceable pillar’ for coach Paulo Fonseca.
The move could also help him re-establish himself in the England team, with the publication stating how he was convinced to stay at the Olimpico by CT Gareth Southgate.
Smalling has played 28 times for the Giallorossi this season, scoring two goals.