Arsenal "in front of surprising Premier League club surprise for Mehdi Benatia"

According to reports, Fulham, threatened with relegation, could divert Arsenal's interest in Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia.

According to the Sun, Claudio Ranieri launches an ambitious attempt at landing the Moroccan international in January, while he is looking for a solution to the defense against leaks.

According to some rumors, Benatia would be a target for Unai Emery at Arsenal. According to reports in Italy, they have recently approached the signing of the young man, 31 years old.

Yet, cottage owners may be trying to take advantage of their inability to sign permanent signatures and surrender in January, while Benatia plans an exit as soon as possible.

According to CalcioMercato, Benatia's agent would have had talks with Juventus on Wednesday to demand a move as soon as possible, frustrated by the lack of playing time.

A desire for immediate exit would apparently exclude the Gunners, unless they are tempted by the Turin-based team to consider a loan agreement.

Fulham would give Benatia the opportunity to become a key part of his defense, the worst in the Premier League.

Despite his five appearances in Serie A this season, the experienced central defender would bring an impressive resume to Fulham, who has won two Serie A titles with Juve and two Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich.

It would also have aroused the interest of AC Milan and the Saudi club Al-Ittihad.