Roma are eyeing Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen.

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is set for a return to Old Trafford from the Italian side where he is currently on loan.

The Daily Mail says Vertonghen's contract expires in North London at the end of the season so the Serie A side will move for him.

Roma will have room on the wage bill as Smalling will head back to United at the end of the season - dashing his hopes of a permanent move.

The 30-year-old is keen to stay, and the Serie A side want to snap him-up, with previous talks over a £25m deal going well.

But the ex-Fulham ace is now expected to return to Old Trafford this summer, with Roma in financial difficulty due to coronavirus.