Real Madrid Spalletti confirms continued interest in Spaniard

The future of Real Madrid's Nacho is far from clear as Italian giants Roma keep up the chase for his signature.

The Serie A club are said to have been keen on the defender since January, with the defender rising through Los Blancos' ranks having arrived at the Real academy at the age of 11.

"We are speaking with [Nacho]," admitted Roma coach Luciano Spaletti to Italian sports site TuttoMercatoWeb.

The versatile star is proving to be a hard buy, however having only featured in 15 league games last season, the local boy may be itching for game-time elsewhere.

The player's agent could even travel to the Italian capital in the coming hours to meet with Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini.

Should any deal be struck, it is thought it may be a loan move as to guarantee the 26-year-old playing time before returning to compete for a place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.