ROMA are reportedly eyeing an audacious double swoop for Manchester United duo Chris Smalling and Fred.
Italian outlet TeleRadioStereo claim that the Serie A side are closing in on a deal for England star Smalling.
Roma are among the clubs interested in Manchester United star FredCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Serie A giants remain interested in signing Chris Smalling on a permanent deal
The report adds that Roma and the Red Devils are also in talks for a potential deal involving Fred.
Brazilian midfielder Fred fell out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after United signed Bruno Fernandes in January.
The 27-year-old’s game time is likely to be further reduced following the arrival of Ajax ace Donny van de Beek.
Galatasaray are among the club’s hoping to swoop for Fred but now Roma are said to be readying a loan bid with an option to buy.
The midfielder may prefer a move to the Italian capital where he would be reunited with his former Shakhtar Donetsk manager, Paulo Fonseca.
Smalling meanwhile impressed on loan at Roma last season and has been described as keen to extend his stay in Italy.
He has now returned to Old Trafford but United are said to be open to his exit as Gunnar Solskjaer frees up room in his squad for new signings.
SunSport previously reported that the Red Devils are now expecting a bid from Roma to sign the 30-year-old on a permanent deal.
United have already begun preparing for Smalling’s departure but missed out on a move for Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
The Red Devils have since been linked with a move for RB Leipzig ace Dayot Upamecano.
The Bundesliga side are unwilling to part ways with the 21-year-old but despite this, United are said to be hopeful that a deal can be struck.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
