Manchester United are waiting for Roma to make an offer Chris Smalling.

Sky Sports says United are still expecting the defender to return to Old Trafford when his season-long spell is over, after the club allowed him to join the Serie A side for more game time and top-flight exposure.

Smalling has thrived under coach Paulo Fonseca in his 10 games so far and recently said he is "really enjoying" life in Italy.

Roma's sporting director Gianluca Petrachi has previously confirmed "if Smalling wants to stay, we will open talks with United. The relationship between our clubs is excellent and we will evaluate this possibility".

But no negotiations have yet taken place between the two clubs about a deal.