United on alert as Mehdi Benatia prepares to leave AS Roma
Due to Roma’s pursuit of £8m central defender Konstantinos Manalos speculation has erupted again that Benatia will be leaving the Italian capital this summer.
The 27-year-old’s future has been in doubt ever since the Serie A club refused to give him a new contract and with van Gaal after a new centre-back the Moroccan could be the perfect solution.
However, reports in the Daily Express suggest the 13-time Premier League winners would have to pay £30m for Benatia and will face competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid.