Brescia president Massimo Cellino has claimed that Liverpool have registered an interest in signing Sandro Tonali.

The 18-year-old has emerged as one of the top prospects in Italian football, with 18 starts having been made for Brescia in Serie B this season.

A number of top European clubs have been linked with the player, and it appears that both Liverpool and Roma are keen on signing the teenager.

Cellino told Corriere dello Sport: "Yes, Roma have asked me about Tonali. I've talked about him to [Roma director] 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."

Tonali still has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract.