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English interest in Benatia

Image: Mehdi Benatia: Is a target for Napoli and clubs in England and Spain

The agent of Udinese defender Mehdi Benatia claims English clubs have expressed an interest in his client.

Udinese defender also wanted by clubs in Italy and Spain

The agent of Udinese defender Mehdi Benatia claims English clubs have expressed an interest in his client. The Morocco international is also said to be a target for Serie A outfit Napoli and sides in Spain. The 24-year-old's representative claims no formal negotiations have been held with any team, but admits Napoli appear to be heading the queue at present. Claudio Vagheggi also represents Benatia's club colleague Kwadwo Asamoah, and he says the Ghanaian midfielder is another player attracting plenty of interest at the moment.

Interest

He told Radio CRC: "Benatia and Asamoah are important players so it is normal that several clubs, including Napoli, have looked at them. "Udinese, however, are currently reluctant to discuss transfers. "On Benatia, there is also interest from some English and Spanish clubs. "At this time there is no negotiation with Napoli for him, but it is possible that (Udinese owner, Giampaolo) Pozzo and (Napoli president, Aurelio) De Laurentiis are talking about him."

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