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Manchester United are understood to have made an initial offer of around £24m for Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, according to a report.
The Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal is well aware of the club's defensive frailties this season, and is keen on signing a top-class central defender before the transfer window draws to a close at the start of next month.
According to The Express, Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini is understood to have flown to London yesterday in order to seal a deal with Chelsea for the Moroccan international.
The report adds that United representatives had also had talks with Sabatini, and have tabled a bid in the region of £24m to ward off interest from Benatia's suitors.
Written by Sri Aswin
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