Report: Javier Manquillo not short of interest

Liverpool's Spanish defender Javier Manquillo runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane in London on August 31, 2014
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Roma, Marseille and Benfica are all reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid defender Javier Manquillo on loan this summer.

Spanish full-back Javier Manquillo is reportedly a transfer target for a number of European clubs as he prepares to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.

The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Liverpool, but struggled for minutes at Anfield and returned to his parent club earlier this month.

Manquillo is not believed to be in the thoughts of Atletico boss Diego Simeone for the new campaign, and according to Mundo Deportivo, a host of clubs are preparing loan moves.

Roma, Marseille and Benfica have all been credited with an interest, while Getafe, Rayo Vallecano and Granada are also said to be in the running.

Manquillo has been with Atletico since 2007.

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