Marcos Rojo could follow the same path as Smalling

James Pallotta, the Roma president, wants to keep on building a winning project. The owner hopes to add quality to his squad in the defensive part of the pitch and the club's idea is to bring another footballer from Manchester United. 

Chris Smalling arrived in the summer transfer window and he has performed quite well so far this season. Therefore, as 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' pointed out, the club want to buy Marcos Rojo in the summer, who is currently at Estudiantes La Plata in Argentina. 

The central defender, on loan at the Argentinian club until the end of the season, is very much to the sporting director's liking. In addition, the ex-Sporting Lisbon player's contract ends on 30th June 2021. Therefore, those at Old Trafford would not be against a signing. 

Marcos Rojo arrive at Estudiantes out of rhythm and with injury problems. He has only played once since he arrived and according to the club, he is injured once again after getting a grade two femoral biceps tear in his left thigh. 

The La Plata footballer is going through a similar situation to that of Smalling before arriving at Roma. His move to Italy could mean an upturn in his career and his actual price, according to 'ProFootballDB' data, is 10 million euros.