1. Isn’t he rubbish?

Chris Smalling had a rather poor season at Manchester United and Arsene Wenger is looking to get a player who isn’t on the best terms with Mourinho.

Smalling, however, has been the best defender at Manchester United for the last couple of seasons, but when Jose Mourinho arrived his form dropped. Add to that a few injuries and he found himself low down Mourinho’s preference list.

Smalling is a senior member of the squad and high in the captains order but it seems that he doesn’t suit Mourinho who is looking to sell him and Phil Jones this summer. The 27-year-old made 36 appearances for the Red Devils across all competitions last season, scoring two and making two assists.

The England international has a contract with United until 2019 and will be looking to resolve his squad status before the transfer window ends. He of course, has one eye on the World Cup in Russia 2018 and will want to be assured of playing time.

Next – Smalling’s strengths



