In the next season, the main pair of central defenders in Manchester United will be Eric Bayi and Phil Jones. It became clear after the information appeared that the club was going to extend the contract with Jones, and coach of the Red Devils Jose Mourinho mentioned that Manchester United is ready to listen to suggestions on another central defender - Chris Smalling.
In the opinion of Mourinho, the 27-year-old defender of the England team is losing the competition not only to Jones and Bayi, but also to the nominal left-backers Daley Blind and Marcos Rojo, who, during the season, appeared in the center of defense. In addition, the Portuguese coach MJ wants to see as part of his team, Michael Keane of Bournemouth ... Thus, despite 35 fights for United in all competitions this season, the future at Old Trafford at Smalling there.