Manchester United are reportedly set to be knocked back by Italian wonderkid Sandro Tonali, who is being chased by Inter Milan.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been linked with the 20-year-old playmaker for several months, following his breakthrough season with Brescia in Serie A.
The youngster has been a shining light for his club and is tipped as Italy's long-term heir to Andrea Pirlo, but will now meet with Inter ahead of a summer transfer, as report Italian outlet CorSera.
A deal is now in place and will be officially confirmed, according to the report, which outlines a failed late move from AC Milan.
The player has reportedly chosen Antonio Conte's side, who will pay an initial fee of £31million (€35m) to the relegated Brescia for his services.
United's interest in Tonali is said to have stretched as far as several scouting missions throughout the season, as the Red Devils kept close tabs on one of Italy's hottest prospects.
A United source told the Sun: 'We have known about Tonali for 18 months but our Italian scouts say he has gone to the next level and United need to get involved - he could be a generational talent.'
Tonali has made 34 Serie A appearances this season for his side, after playing his part as a vital cog in their promotion efforts last year.
Despite dropping down to the second tier, Brescia had been determined to hold onto their prized asset.
Earlier in the season club president Massimo Cellino admitted it was always going to be his intention to keep Tonalo, but the widespread interest in the player may ultimately make this impossible.
Cellino said: 'All the big Italian clubs, and abroad Atletico Madrid, PSG and Manchester City.
'But in my view, he’d be better off remaining with Brescia... It’s up to him to decide. He can stay here and enjoy his football, or go to a big club and risk being left on the bench.'
huwiknost
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Milan to sit tonali
Potbcno
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milan to sing tonali
praswidya
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stfu.. let him decide. who are u? his father? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
who the hell are u?? did you read my comment? i said that's a professional choice, that's mean Tonali choices.. read before commented!
Cancinrst
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another...........
Cancinrst
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go get him manutd, as Milan fans better watch him at manutd rather than watch him at Inter. if tonali a real Milanisti, he will choose Milan rather than Inter. But that's a professional choice. Good luck Manutd, good luck Tonali, Forza Milan!
stfu.. let him decide. who are u? his father? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
vobisuz
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It's not a blow...
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mate he could have been the best future investment for cdm
adhiraj
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The only permanent thing is the news that United suffers blow in transfer market😂😂
Biuacdnpuy
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Mr. Ole and Mr.Edwoodward just sign Sancho and 2 Defenders in transfermarket ' Captain Maguire and Linderlof they are too slow .
Wokacelm
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real Madrid should have gone for this guy
Bikis2
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The scout network of United seems vast, every player is rumoured to be chased by United..I haven't seen a player not linked with United once in his career
citid
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mancity obviously
so i guess man untd signed nathan Àkae
Madrid_for_life®
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so man utd was.chasing tonali
Booacdimrt
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can some one name one team that man untd can beat to sign a player
mancity obviously
citid
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can some one name one team that man untd can beat to sign a player
fizzbizzie
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zaniolo and tonali are Italy future..
praswidya
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go get him manutd, as Milan fans better watch him at manutd rather than watch him at Inter. if tonali a real Milanisti, he will choose Milan rather than Inter. But that's a professional choice. Good luck Manutd, good luck Tonali, Forza Milan!
josiah6
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we don't care we have many😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 choices and rumours
Piybcltz
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tonali is amazing younge player would love to see him at man united
lented
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It's not a blow...