Inter Milan are in talks with Brescia for Italian youngster Sandro Tonali. The 20-year-old seems to have his heart set on a move to the Nerazzurri. According to Fabrizio Romano, talks are ongoing between both clubs looking to agree on a fee for the young talent.
REPORT: Inter Milan in Talks With Brescia For Sandro Tonali
Inter Building for the Future
The Milan clubs have a good relationship with Brescia as former San Siro greats like the Baresi brothers and Andrea Pirlo hail from Brescia.
Antonio Conte has been given the task of bringing Inter back to the top of Serie A and before the break-in play were in a title race. However, their form has dipped with Lazio and Juventus starting to pull away.
Conte is looking to the future and is looking to add some gile into their midfield and Tonali is the perfect fit. Brescia’s number four is said the be Pirlo’s heir who Conte has managed before.
Where Would Tonali Fit?
Tonali will fit perfectly alongside the likes of Nicolò Barella. Inter deploy a 3-5-2 with Christian Eriksen, Barella, Marcelo Brozovic and Stefano Sensi making up the engine room. He might not be a starter, but judging by some of his performances this season he’s more than capable of competing for a starting spot.
His passing and ability to create has caught the eye of the top clubs around Europe. His expected assists (xA) of 4.30 is the third highest in the league. Tonali often tries to play incisive passes through defensive lines which is music to the ears of the goal-scoring duo that it Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez. He’s also incredibly hard to get the ball off and has drawn the fourth most fouls per 90 in Serie A.
With Brescia likely to relegated, Inter could get him at a lower price. Considering how high Tonali’s ceiling, it’s a fantastic investment. It’s a step up the young Italian is ready for and he could be a key figure for inter if he joins.
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