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PL Rivals want £17m for 30-year-old Tottenham target plying his trade in Serie A

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Manchester United have set a £17m asking price for Chris Smalling

Chris Smalling is a target for Tottenham but Jose Mourinho’s side face competition from AS Roma, according to the Express (h/t Daily Star).

The 30-year-old defender left Manchester United to join AS Roma on loan at the start of the season. Smalling has put in some great performances for the Serie A giants and they lie fifth in the league.

Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling has impressed on loan at Roma

Roma are keen on wrapping up a deal for their current star but Mourinho has been impressed by Smalling too (h/t Daily Star).

Smalling worked under the boss during his time at Manchester United, and the Red Devils want a decent sum for the Englishman.

Roma looking to wrap up the deal

The report claims that the Red Devils want £17m for the 30-year-old. However, Roma want to close the deal for £14m as they try to keep their finances in check (h/t Daily Star).

Tottenham have had their problems in the defence under Mourinho. Jan Vertonghen is also out of a contract at the end of the season, and it seems unlikely he will stay at the club beyond the campaign.

Jose Mourinho Tottenham
Jose Mourinho was bested by Julian Nagelsmann in the Champions League recently

Smalling has a lot of Premier League experience and could come well under Mourinho. However, his age is a concern here.

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The Englishman might have a few quality years left in him, and we could do with a younger centre-back as Toby Alderweireld is also in his 30s.

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