Manchester City are closing in on a £16 million pound deal for Roma defender, Mehdi Benatia accoring to L’Equipe.
It is thought that city will fend off competition from premier league rivals Manchester United and Chelsea, with Bayern Munich also holding interest in the Moroccan.
Benatia has had a faultless season in the heart of Roma’s defence in Serie A this year, helping his side reach Champions League qualification with a second place finish.
The player has been in outstanding form throughout the campaign, helping Roma concede only 24 goals in 37 matches in the league.
It is understood that Benatia has caught the eye of many after moving to Roma from Udinese for a bargain £11 million pounds, but it is City who have emerged as favourites to sign the centre-back in the summer window.
By Ollie Brown
