Published 16:20 IST, September 29th 2020

Man United transfer news: Chris Smalling, Diogo Dalot set for Serie A moves after Pereira

Man United transfer news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has plans to offload four fringe players to Serie A clubs before the transfer window shuts on October 5.

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With summer transfer window closing on October 5, Man United are er to get rid of fringe players at club. Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira is on verge of joining Serie A giants Lazio on a loan deal with move to be confirmed in  next few days. Along with Pereira, defenders Chris Smalling, Diogo Dalot and Marcos Rojo are all linked with moves to Italy before deadline day.

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Man United transfer news: Andreas Periera to Lazio all but confirmed

On Monday, Italian journalist Fabrizio Roma confirmed that Lazio have reached an agreement with Man United over signing of Andreas Pereira. 24-year-old was considered surplus to requirements at Man United, given number of midfielders at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's disposal. Reports claim that Pereira will join Lazio on a loan deal and Italian side will have an option to buy Brazilian midfielder for £24.5 million (€27m) once he passes his medical later this week.

Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi admitted that Pereira would be 'perfect' signing for his team, who finished last season in fourth place on Serie A table. Earlier this month, Marcos Rojo hinted that he was keen on a move away from Man United in order to play regular football elsewhere. Lazio are also monitoring situation of 30-year-old Argentine.

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Man United transfer news: Chris Smalling to Roma? 

Reports from Guardian claim that Paulo Fonseca's AS Roma are keen on bringing Man United defender Chris Smalling back to Italian capital this summer. Smalling put in a number of impressive displays for Roma last season when he spent a season on loan at Stadio Olimpico. With 30-year-old Smalling longer in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans for future, rwegian is looking to make defender's deal to Roma a permanent one this time around. 

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However,  two clubs are about £7 million (€7.7m) apart in ir valuations. Reports claim that Man United want £18 million (€20m) for Smalling but Roma are unwilling to match that price. With transfer window closing shut on October 5, it will be interesting to see which club softens ir stance. 

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Man United transfer news: Diogo Dalot transfer expected

Transfer expert Roma has also claimed that AC Milan are keen on signing Diogo Dalot from Man United before transfer window shuts. Rossoneri want Dalot on a loan deal with an option to buy but United would prefer to sell Portuguese fullback outright. United are reportedly keen on recouping  £19 million (€21m) y spent on signing Dalot back in 2018. 

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16:20 IST, September 29th 2020