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Defensive target Mehdi Benatia not going to Bayern Munich

Premier League clubs interested in this Roma ace have been given renewed hope in securing his signature as the club rejects Bayern’s offer.

According to the Daily Star the bid from the Bundesliga champions was £24m and did not come close enough to his valuation of £30m.

Arsenal and Manchester United are now thought to be leading the chase for the 27-year-old, although Mourinho is another known admirer.