Juventus eye Mehdi Benatia

Juventus are expected to make a formal approach for Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia, according to reports.

The Moroccan international joined the Bavarian giants from Roma last summer, but he was thought to be frustrated with the lack of starting opportunities throughout the previous campaign.

Italian publication Tuttosport cites that the Turin giants are ready to make an £18m offer for the talented central defender this summer.

The 28-year-old made just 24 appearances for the German champions all season.