Manchester United : Chris Smalling Not For Sale

The 25-year-old has made 22 Premier League appearances, including 18 starts, in the framework of the United Louis van Gaal in the Dutchman's first season in charge.

Smalling has also been a regular in the England set-up under Roy Hodgson, but there has been speculation about his future with Arsenal thought to be leading the race for the prize to him to Old Trafford.

Chris Smalling

Despite ensure a regular place in the first team, it is understood United are keen to bring in another defender in the summer.

However, it is understood that Smalling, who joined United from Fulham in 2010 for an undisclosed fee, is not for sale, in particular to one of United's Premier League rivals.

Van Gaal, who has a reported £ 100 to spend at the end of the current season, strengthened its defense with Marcos Rojo and Luke Shaw on his arrival.
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immediate: Marchisio suffers anterior cruciate ligament damage

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament during training session Friday with Italy.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed that Marchisio has been tested and revealed severe damage to his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for six months.

Claudio Marchisio

A statement from the FIGC said: "During the heating (Friday), Marchisio has suffered an injury to his right knee.

"An MRI was performed immediately in Florence and revealed a subtotal lesion of the anterior cruciate ligament.

"After informing the medical staff of Juventus, the player will return to his club."

His injury is a blow for Italy and Juventus, who are still alive in three races this season.

Juve are 14 points clear of Roma at the top of Serie A with 10 games remaining.

Massimiliano Allegri's team is in the quarterfinals of the Champions League and the Italian Cup semi-finals.

The Turin giants take on the high-flying Ligue 1 Monaco continues club competition in Europe.

The 29-year-old scored two goals and set up more than five in 27 league games for the leaders of Serie A.

Italy take on Bulgaria in Sofia in Euro 2016 qualifying match on Saturday before hosting England in an international friendly in Turin three days later.
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