Roma chief Monchi is targeting Real Madrid defender Nacho for the January market.

Calciomercato.it says Monchi will go all out in January to sign the versatile 27-year-old.

The former Sevilla director of football considers Nacho to be a vital piece of the puzzle in order to make sure the Italian side compete for titles.

The defender has not renewed at the club since 2013 and is out of contract in 2020 when many of his teammates are being tied to long term deals.

Nacho, 27, has long been admired by Monchi, who is eager to take him to Italy in January.