Roma are reviving their interest in Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The Dutchman turned down a move to Roma over the summer, but is back in the sights of the Italian giants as new coach Claudio Ranieri seeks a target man for the January market.

Il Romanista says Roma are ready to discuss a swap proposal with Real for the 33 year-old Van Nistelrooy.

Brazil international Juan, a long-term target for Real, has been mentioned as a potential candidate in a swap for the January market. The defender only just signed a new deal to 2013 with Roma.