Chris Smalling is on Juventus’ shopping list and that’s a problem for AS Roma because the defender could walk away from them as a free agent in the summer.
The Englishman has been one of his most important players in recent seasons and has led his defense to perfection under the orders of José Mourinho.
The Portuguese coach wants him to stay and Roma are willing to offer him a two-year extension to keep him with them beyond the current term.
However, Smalling does not seem willing to sign an extension, which has opened the door for Juve and Inter Milan to dream.
But a report on Tuttomercatoweb reveals that the defender’s entourage is currently in Rome and the Giallorossi are doing everything they can to convince him to stay with them beyond this term.
Juve FC says
Smalling is an accomplished central defender and knows he’ll get a better deal if he becomes a free agent, which could be why he’s holding off on committing to Roma.
The former Manchester United player can do a good job for us and we can talk to him now, which should be Juve’s next move.
If we offer him a deal worth more than what he’s getting in Rome, the Englishman could leave Rome for Turin.
