Chris Smalling set to be axed by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho this summer
The 27-year-old has struggled to fulfil his potential at Old Trafford after seven seasons with the club
CHRIS SMALLING is set to be sensationally axed by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho this summer.
The 27-year-old has struggled to fulfil his potential at Old Trafford after seven seasons with the club.
And the England defender has had a number of niggling injuries along with inconsistent form as United slumped following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
It is understood he will now be sold during this transfer window to free up extra cash as Mourinho eyes defensive replacements.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has looked at bringing in Smalling this summer along with Phil Jones.
Arsenal have even shown interest in snapping-up the ex-Fulham ace, who would cost around £12m.
Mourinho is believed to have told United chiefs they can sanction a sale for the centre-back within the past two weeks.
He wants at least one more defender despite bringing in £35m Victor Lindelof from Benfica earlier this window.
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Smalling joined United from Fulham in 2010 after being spotted as a star for non-league side Maidstone United.
He has made 153 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils and scored seven goals.
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