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Report: Juventus Turn Down AC Milan's January Offer for Medhi Benatia

Juventus have reportedly turned down an offer from AC Milan for defender Medhi Benatia, who has been linked with a move away from Turin in January since voicing his displeasure at a lack of playing time.

According to Rai Sport (h/t Calciomercato) Milan offered the Bianconeri a loan deal in January with an obligation to buy the player for €15 million included. Juventus swiftly turned the approach down, however, expecting a better deal for the Morocco international.

Per Dave FraseratThe Sun Manchester United and Arsenal are also interested in Benatia, who opened up about his lack of playing time during a recent interview with La Stampa(h/tFootball Italia):

"I'm struggling playing a game every now and then.