Tonali isn't a real DM as we typically see in Italy, or how Sarri sees the role. To me he plays a similar role to Bentancur, which is probably the biggest reason that we don't sign him. Bentancur is clearly the future and maybe even the fulcrum of our midfield now. Watch Tonali play, he runs all over the midfield from back to front. Nothing like a Jorginho or Pjanic.
Wouldn't even surprise me if we're not looking at him as closely as Inter are, and he's a secondary option (which would send him to Inter by default if their interest is true). The media needs content, and it makes the signing look more prestigious for Inter.
