Source: Telegraph
Manchester United complete deal for Fulham defender Chris Smalling
The deal will see Smalling join the Old Trafford outfit in the summer and completes an astounding rise to prominence for a player who was in the non-league ranks with Maidstone two years ago.[LNB]Smalling, 20, has caught the eye with some excellent performances in the Cottagers' Europa League campaign this season and despite making only nine first-team appearances, Sir Alex Ferguson views the 20-year-old Londoner as having the talent to make a big impact on the game. [LNB] Related ArticlesFerdinand charged by FAReal: Wayne Rooney not a targetFerguson: my players will behaveRooney's magic numbers are starting to add upWin Arsenal v United ticketsPremier League Transfer TalkUnited are refusing to state how long Smalling, who will complete the remainder of the season at Fulham, has signed his contract for.[LNB]However, it represents a moral victory for Ferguson, who lost out to Arsenal after having a fee agreed with Cardiff for Wales star Aaron Ramsey in 2008.[LNB]The north Londoners reportedly had an offer rejected for Smalling, a point acknowledged by Wenger. "It just looks like Manchester United offered more money than us," he said.[LNB]The Arsenal manager has also confirmed he is ready to let teenage midfielder Jack Wilshere go out on loan to get some regular first-team football. [LNB]"We have interests now from a few Premier League teams, it will be decided today or tomorrow," Wenger said. [LNB]"Burnley is an opportunity. At the end of the day, Wilshere will have his word to say, because he needs to decide where he likes to go." [LNB]
