Roma lead race for Tonali

By Football Italia staff

Roma are the hot favourites to sign €28m-rated Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, according to Sportitalia.

The 18-year-old is nicknamed the ‘new Andrea Pirlo,’ although he insists they have very different playing styles.

He has been linked with all the big clubs, including Juventus, Milan, Inter, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà claims Roma have put themselves in pole position thanks to other deals with Brescia.

They are ready to sell Under-20 Italy international midfielder Andrea Marcucci to Brescia, laying the groundwork for Tonali in future.

Roma are building a remarkably strong Italy-centric midfield with the likes of Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Cristante and Nicolò Zaniolo.

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