Smalling has been with you from 2010, 300+ appereance, been through so huge ups and downs. Never has shown disrespect to the club or fans(Not that i have noticed, can correct me). He is clearly unwanted by new manager and is being pushed away. Why not give him a move out???? It more seemed that United tried to get every penny from this deal. Yeah, maybe Roma tried to lowball somewhat.
I know they need to show off their power and not let players go easy, but Smalling deserves better treatment. So many big clubs are letting their long term players leave for smaller fee as respect out of the club. He is not going to your direct rivals in league either. Why United cant do something similar and now lumping him around in these times. 17-20mil should be enough to accept, if I remember Roma offer right.
Sry, but this feels United mistreating player. It is not worth the hussle and showing you from this side to the players.