The 24-year-old has refused to rule out a move to the Merseysiders, but his current contract with Torino expires in 2016.

He told Sky Sports: "It is flattering to be linked with Liverpool football club, one of the biggest clubs in the world. It's very famous.

"However, my contract with Torino expires in 2016 and I like Torino as a club. But you never know."