Report: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp likes Sandro Tonali, Juve in pole

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly likes Italian starlet Sandro Tonali ‘a lot’, but Juventus lead the chase for his signature.

According to Alfredo Pedulla, the 19-year-old – who is already a full Italy international – is the subject of interest from some of Europe’s big clubs after bursting onto the scene a couple of years ago.

Apparently Paris Saint-Germain, and the two Manchester clubs are all keen, on a player who has drawn comparisons to the legendary Andrea Pirlo (Goal) – although he sees himself as more similar to Gennaro Gattuso (Marca).

Tonali has featured in all but one game this season for Brescia, making 19 appearances.

The starlet has just 18 months remaining on his contract, and so there is a possibility he could soon be poached.

Whether Liverpool challenge for the teenager remains to be seen, but one would expect that the Reds have cash to burn having not splashed out last summer.

TBR’s view – Tonali would be a coup for Liverpool

Tonali has been hugely impressive since coming onto the scene in 2017, and whoever signs him from Brescia could have a potentially world-class midfielder on their hands.

Juve are always an attractive proposition for young players in Italy, but Liverpool are in amazing shape right now.

The Champions League and Club World Cup holders are poised to win their first Premier League title and have a manager renowned for developing young players.

Midfield is probably the area Liverpool need to invest in the most, especially with James Milner ageing and Adam Lallana not certain to stay this summer, and Tonali would be a brilliant long-term acquisition.