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Manchester United Reportedly Reject Chris Smalling Loan Transfer Bid by Everton

Bleacher Report | August 7, 2019

Related Topics: Chris Smalling, Manchester United F.C., Everton F.C., Simon Stone, Marcos Rojo, Old Trafford, BBC Sport, Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Manchester United have reportedly rejected an approach from Everton to take Chris Smalling on loan for the upcoming season.

Simon Stone of BBC Sport noted the offer had been made and referred to the player's long-term contract at Old Trafford:

Simon Stone

Everton asked to take Chris Smalling on loan. Not happening. Smalling remains at Man Utd. Signed new contract in December that runs to 2022.

According to Rob Dawson of ESPN FC, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to keep the defender, meaning Marcos Rojo is the most likely centre-back to leave the Red Devils this summer:

Rob Dawson

Everton enquiry about taking Chris Smalling on loan has been turned down by United.

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