Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is said to be ready to let reported Arsenal target Chris Smalling leave Old Trafford.
According to Jeremy Cross of the Daily Star, there is no place in the coach’s plans for Smalling or full-back Matteo Darmian. Steve Bates recently reported in the Sunday Mirror that the Emirates Stadium club retains an interest in the former Fulham man, with manager Arsene Wenger said to be a longstanding fan of the England international.
As noted by Cross, Mourinho has been critical of Smalling’s commitment to the Red Devils cause, although the 26-year-old is set for a spell on the sidelines with a broken toe.