Manchester United Set Sights on AS Roma’s Mehdi Benatia in €40 Million Bid
The transfer saga surrounding Moroccan defender Mehdi Benatia shows no signs of slowing down this summer. The 27-year-old, eager to leave AS Roma, has attracted significant interest from Manchester United, who are reportedly preparing a substantial offer.
According to reports in Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United are ready to submit a bid in the region of €40 million to secure the services of the Moroccan international. This figure represents a significant premium on the €13.5 million that Roma paid to Udinese for Benatia just last summer.
The Italian club will face a difficult decision as the proposed fee offers a lucrative opportunity to capitalise on their investment. Benatia has been a key figure in Roma’s defensive lineup, but the prospect of such a sizeable offer could prove too tempting to reject.
For Manchester United, who are looking to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new season, Benatia presents an attractive target. The Moroccan’s combination of physical presence and tactical discipline fits well with manager Louis van Gaal’s plans to rebuild a resilient backline.
As negotiations unfold, all eyes will be on Roma to see whether they accept the bid and allow Benatia to make a high-profile move to the Premier League.
