Arsenal and Liverpool target Mehdi Benatia is wanted by Roma, according to reports in Italy.

The centre-back has struggled to make an impression since moving from Roma to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2014 and is now being linked with a move away from Bavaria.

And Gazzetta dello Sport claim that could mean a return to Roma for the Moroccan as Rudi Garcia attempts to shore up his side’s defence.

If Bayern are willing to do a deal that could also reignite interest from Premier League duo Arsenal and Liverpool as they look to beef up their sides ahead of potential title challenges in the second half of the season.