Roberto Mancini is looking to lure defender Matija Nastasic away from Manchester City, according to reports.

The Mirror claims that the Inter Milan boss is looking to reinforce his defence and is thought to be keen on taking the young Serbian to San Siro on loan.

Nastasic, 21, has struggled to secure regular first-team football at the Etihad Stadium due to injury problems and competition from the likes of Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala.

Inter are believed to be looking to complete a loan deal in January for the defender, who was bought by Mancini during his tenure at City.

The Nerazzurri are currently 12th in Serie A.