Roma stay in contact with Real Madrid for Diarra

AS Roma are maintaining contact with Real Madrid leading up to the January market.

Pleased with their deal for Fernando Gago, Roma are keeping tabs on Lassana Diarra's situation at Real, says AS.

The summer market shut with Diarra still a Real player, but coach Jose Mourinho has refused to guarantee him any regular first team action this season.

Roma chiefs have informed Real they're keen to bring Diarra to Italy when the transfer window reopens.