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Palace, Leicester, Inter Milan chasing ex-Rochdale whizkid Ahmad Benali

Brescia star Ahmad Benali is being lined up for a return to England.

The former Manchester City youth teamer has been outstanding for Serie BBrescia this season and his form has attracted interest from Premier League and Serie A clubs.

TMW says Crystal Palace and Leicester City are scouting Benali leading up to the January market. Now 22, Benali actually made his first team debut in England while on-loan with Rochdale.

Torino, Inter Milan and Udinese are also regularly represented at Brescia games to scout Benali's progress.

And in France, AS Monaco are keeping tabs on the youngster.

Though a former England U17 international, Benali is now a senior Libya international.

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