Juventus are amongst the clubs who are ready
to move in for Chris Smalling if Roma continue to
fail to find an agreement with Manchester
United this summer.Smalling’s loan deal
at Roma expires at the start of next month
and he is scheduled to return to Manchester
United for pre-season training.  The defender
wants to stay in Italy and Roma have been
working behind the scenes to agree a deal
with Manchester United over a permanent stay
at the Stadio Olimpico.Roma are also hoping
to agree to extend his loan stay to at least
cover the Europa League, but Manchester United
have refused to do so and have made it clear
that Roma will have to buy the defender outright.
For the moment Roma are not close to matching
Manchester United’s €20m demand, and according
to Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus
are prepared to pounce.
The 30-year-old defender has enhanced his
reputation in Italy and several clubs are
interested in signing him this summer.The
Italian champions are also keen and have been
keeping a close eye on his situation at Roma.
Juventus are ready to move into negotiations
with Manchester United for Smalling if Roma
continue to stall on meeting the Red Devils’
asking price.
