Manchester City are maintaining a watching brief for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali.

The young Italy international has emerged as a top target for City chiefs this season.

And Gazzetta dello Sport says City had scouts posted to see Tonali in action against AS Roma on Sunday.

Tonali and Brescia lost 3-0, with on-loan Manchester United defender Chris Smalling among Roma's goalscorers.

Tonali has played 11 games in Serie A, in which he's scored one goal and made one assist this season.