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		</div><p>Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is on his way to Italy to finalise a loan move to Roma.</p>
<p>Harry Maguire’s record-breaking acquisition this summer increased the number of senior centre-backs at Old Trafford to seven, although Eric Bailly is currently laid low by injury.</p>
<p>There is speculation about the future of Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Smalling, with the latter set to head for pastures new for the remainder of the season.</p>
<p>The 29-year-old, who signed a new deal until 2022 in December, is close to joining Roma on loan, with Solskjaer confirming he is en route to Italy to finalise the move.</p>
<p><em>“It’s just come up the last couple of days, this opportunity for Chris,”</em> Solskjaer said.</p>
<p><em>“Of course we sat down yesterday and discussed it. At the moment we’ve got six fit centre-backs. I couldn’t promise Chris regular football.</em></p>
<p><em>“He’s on the plane over now. I think he’ll enjoy the experience over there.</em></p>
<p><em>“It’s a big club, a good league. There’s not many English players who have had the chance to play in Italy and I’m sure he’ll come back stronger and better for it.”</em></p>
<p>Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez have already left United for Italy this summer by joining Inter Milan, while Matteo Darmian also looks set for a move to Serie A.</p>
<p>However, Rojo, subject of an enquiry from Everton earlier in the month, will be staying at Old Trafford.</p>
<p><em>“I can see maybe Matteo (leaving),”</em> Solskjaer said.</p>
<p><em>“There has been some interest in Matteo over in Italy, wanting to go back home.</em></p>
<p><em>“Marcos – he’s staying, definitely. We’ve got a squad now that’s less in numbers but still big enough and strong enough to have coverage in all positions.”</em></p>
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