Tonali is one of Italy’s brightest prospects and is established as a starter for Brescia in Serie B.
The teenager has even been likened to Italy legend Andrea Pirlo for his hair and playing style. Cellino claims a host of clubs are trying to lure Tonali away from Brescia, and that Liverpool are one of those sides.
He told Il Corriere dello Sport: "Roma have made a request for Tonali, I’ve had many meetings with (Roma chief Mauro) Baldissoni but I want to retain the player for long time.
"As much time as possible. He’s just 18 and and I’ve been contacted by Liverpool too.