The 18-year-old, who has drawn comparisons with Andrea Pirlo, is regarded as one of the most promising talents in Italy and earned a call-up to the senior Azzurri squad in November.
Roma have been heavily linked with the Ā£25 million-rated midfielder, but former Leeds United owner Cellino has revealed that they could face competition from the Premier League leaders.
āYes, Roma have asked me about Tonali,ā Cellino said to Corriere dello Sport.
āIāve talked about him to [Roma director] Baldissoni several times, but I want to keep the lad as long as possible. Is he ready? I donāt know, heās 18.
āBut Liverpool also contacted me a little while ago.ā
Tonali has a contract until June 2021 with the Serie B club, and his performances have helped them to second place this season.
The young Italian has registered five assists and one goal in 18 appearances.
https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/sandro-tonali-liverpool-brescia-president-cellino#QkQEB7YjWAtP5yrX.99President probably trying to get more money for him, doubt we are interested, but supposedly a Pirlo type player.