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Roma 'make breakthrough' in Man United talks over Chris Smalling transfer

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an Siro, Milan, Italy - December 6, 2019 AS Roma's Chris Smalling and Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku embrace after the match REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo

Roma have reportedly made a breakthrough in their negotiations with Manchester United to keep Chris Smalling for next season.

Centre-half Smalling has rejuvenated his career on a season-long loan with the Serie A club, having become a fans' favourite after making 28 appearances and helping Roma keep nine clean sheets.

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