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Liverpool transfer news: Reds open talks with midfield target - Schira
LIVERPOOL have opened talks to sign Sandro Tonali from Brescia.
Sandro Tonali shows off incredible skills for Brescia
That’s according to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira.
The Reds have been tipped to make a move for the 18-year-old midfielder in the summer.
That’s with Jurgen Klopp avoiding any moves this month with Liverpool four points clear atop the Premier League table.
Tonali has two goals and five assists in 19 Serie B games this season with Brescia second in the league and just one point off leaders Palermo as they seek a return to the top flight.
The teenager has attracted major interest from clubs across Europe.
And Schira - a reporter for Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport - claims Liverpool had scouts in Brescia to watch them face Spezia yesterday.
Tonali scored a first-half equaliser for the Biancoazzurri as they drew 4-4, drilling in a low strike from the edge of the area.
Schira adds that Brescia want €35million (£30m) for Tonali, who was called up to the Italian national team’s senior set-up in November but did not appear against either Portugal or the United States.
But it is claimed that Serie A quartet Juventus, Roma, AC Milan and Inter Milan have also all registered interest with the view to securing a deal in the summer window.
Brescia owner Massimo Cellino - formerly the owner and chairman of Leeds United - recently declared Liverpool had been in touch over Tonali.
He told newspaper Corriere dello Sport: “Yes, Roma have asked me about Tonali.
“I’ve talked about him to [Roma director Mauro] Baldissoni several times, but I want to keep the lad as long as possible.
“Is he ready? I don’t know, he’s 18. But Liverpool also contacted me a little while ago.”
Goal reported last year that both Chelsea and Juventus are interested in young prospect Tonali.
The versatile midfielder, who has been likened to Andrea Pirlo given his play-making abilities from deep, was named Serie B’s Footballer of the Year for 2018.
Liverpool, meanwhile, continue their title charge on Wednesday when they host Leicester City at Anfield (8pm).