Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has travelled to Italy to seal a season-long loan move to Serie A club AS Roma, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday.

Chris Smalling set to complete Roma loan move, says Solskjaer

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling was pushed by a pitch invader during a Premier League clash between Man Utd and Arsenal on Sunday. After Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty that made 2-0 in favour of Arsenal, a lone fan ran onto the field to celebrate with the players and appeared to make contact with United defender Smalling.

Watch: Fan arrested for pitch invasion during Arsenal's goal celebration against Manchester United

Manchester United tied down centre-back Chris Smalling to a new three-and-a-half-year contract on Saturday with an option to extend the deal for a further year. "Manchester United is delighted to announce that Chris Smalling has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2022, with the option to extend for a further year," the club said in a statement.

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England defender Chris Smalling headed in the only goal in the friendly match between Portugal and England at Wembley

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Chris Smalling set to complete Roma loan move, says Solskjaer

Watch: Fan arrested for pitch invasion during Arsenal's goal celebration against Manchester United

Chris Smalling extends Manchester United contract to 2022

PFA chief Gordon Taylor voices concern over Mourinho's criticism of players

England sink Portugal in Euro 2016 warm-up match