Roma are eyeing Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata as an alternative to Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez.

Roma have spent the summer chasing Mahrez, who is also attracting interest from Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side.

However, Leicester have so far been successful in their bid to retain their star winger, who expressed a desire to leave the King Power Stadium back in May.

As a result, the Serie A giants are exploring their options and Calciomercato reports United midfielder Mata has been identified as an alternative.

The Spaniard now has less than a year to run on his current deal.