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Chris Smalling 'one step away' from securing Man Utd transfer exit after meeting
Manchester United to join AS Roma on a permanent basis.The 30-year-old was sent out on loan to Roma this season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deeming him surplus to requirements at Old Trafford following the £80million signing of Harry Maguire.He has become a crucial member of the Italian side’s backline, making 28 appearances before the coronavirus pandemic brought world football to a standstill.Regardless, it is difficult to envisage a future for Smalling at United with Maguire now in their ranks, meaning he is set to become a Roma player this summer.According to Corriere dello Sport, the England centre-back is “one step away” from sealing a permanent move to Paulo Fonseca’s side.It is believed Roma will take him on loan again next season,