Luca Toni has urged Jacopo Sala to stay with Hellas Verona.
The former Chelsea midfielder has been linked with AC Milan and Liverpool this summer.
But Toni said: "Jacopo is good, young and with a right mentality. He would do well for another year with us, as a leader.
"Last year he only played half a season.
"He could make a difference here in Verona and then move onto a more ambitious club."