Arsenal and Fulham in the mix for Juventus defender

Date: 24th January 2019 at 8:00am
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Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia could be on his way out of Turin, with Arsenal and Fulham both interested in landing the Moroccan international.

The 31-year-old has slipped down the pecking order this season, as he has managed just five Serie A appearances to date.

With playing time hard to come by, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Benatia’s agent met with Juve directors to discuss a potential sale before the January 31 deadline.

There are already a list of potential suitors ready to make a move for the defender, with Arsenal and Fulham both making their interest known should the Bianconeri be open to a transfer.

However they aren’t the only clubs in the mix, as there is reported interest from teams in China, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Benatia initially joined Juventus on loan from Bayern Munich in 2016 before making his move permanent a year later. Since then, the 31-year-old has netted five times in 60 appearances for the Old Lady.

 

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