Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, according to talkSPORT.
The report states that Roberto De Zerbi is driving Tottenham’s interest in the Italy international, who has emerged as one of Spurs’ leading transfer targets ahead of next season.
“Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Sandro Tonali, talkSPORT understands,” the report stated.
Not only that, but a transfer to the Spurs is highly likely, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
“Tottenham
Hotspur are in positive talks with the camp of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali over a potential summer move,” Ornstein reported. “There has been no contact so far with Newcastle but, if an agreement looks possible with the player, club-to-club contact can be expected to follow. The transfer fee is considered a bigger challenge for Spurs than a deal with Tonali.”
A good number of Premier League clubs are obviously interested in the 26-year-old, including the Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester City, but talkSPORT reported that Tonali’s current preference is to return to his former club, AC Milan, and leave England entirely.
Even then, Ornstein revealed the Spurs’ plans, and they seem to have a pretty good idea of what they want for the club and Tonali.
“Tottenham are prepared to push hard for a statement signing, which is being driven by head coach Roberto De Zerbi and is backed by the ownership,” Ornstein said.
Tonali spent three years at Milan before joining Newcastle in a £52million deal in 2023. He helped the Italian club win the Serie A title during the 2021-22 season and was a legend there before packing his bags on his way to Tyneside.
The Italy midfielder made 53 appearances for Newcastle last season, scoring three goals and adding seven assists. Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League and missed out on European qualification.
Tonali’s contract situation, however, gives Newcastle leverage. His deal has two years remaining, which means the Magpies will be on their right to demand a humongous fee if any suitor turns interest into real bids and subsequent negotiations.
