AS Roma are eyeing Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.

The Daily Mail says Roma have money to spend but will not make decisions on key signings until next month as they take stock of their Serie A title chances.

Coach Rudi Garcia has also put Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross high on his wishlist while Tottenham's Vlad Chiriches and Liverpool's Glen Johnson have also been discussed.

Benteke, who is showing glimpses of his old form at Villa, is also on the wishlist for some Champions League sides while he has also been discussed at Manchester City.