Crystal Palace are keen to sign Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to reports.

Smalling, 27, is behind new signing Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly and Daley Blind in the pecking order at Old Trafford.

And Jose Mourinho is set to ruthlessly axe the England international this summer.

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The Daily Star says that the Eagles, Everton and West Ham will battle it out for Smalling’s signature.

United signed Smalling in a £10m deal from Fulham in 2010 - and if Palace and West Ham step-up their interest - he could be keen on a move back to London.