Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is expeceted to reject any offer for his defender Chris Smalling from Arsenal again, as per the reports.
Arsenal have been keeping tabs on the English man for the summer move and reports claimed that a 12 million pounds bid is being prepared by the Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.
The United boss has already rejected Arsenal approach last summer and is likely to do the same in the coming transfer window. LVG believes that he is now starting to show his potential.
Last summer, United were keen for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen prior to his move to Barcelona. But Wenger wanted to include Smalling in Vermaelen’s deal which was rejected by the Red Devils.
Manchester United signed him from Fulham for a 10 million pound deal back in 2010. But the player has been inconsistent due to injuries.
Smalling has been an important player for Red Devils in the recent games but they are still looking for a fine centre-back for next season. They have been linked with Paris Saint Germain’s Marquinhos, Valencia’s Nicolas Otamendi and Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels for the summer move.
Untied who are currently on fourth spot have conceded 27 goals, only more than Chelsea and Southampton. But LVG is still keen to strengthen his defensive area.
Columnist: Shah Arsalan
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