Sandro Tonali’s future has already become one of Newcastle United’s defining summer sagas, and all thanks to Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of the Italy international ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Spurs are pushing hard to complete a transfer, but Newcastle is holding out for a fee closer to £100million, quite distant from the reported fees offered by Tottenham up to now.
According to Chronicle Live’s Lee Ryder, there’s a plot twist coming and it involves Manchester City, who have now joined the battle
to sign Tonali.
“Manchester City have joined the battle to sign Sandro Tonali with Enzo Maresca eager to hit the ground running as new boss,” Ryder reported.
Ryder added that sources close to Tonali and his agent have described City as “genuine candidates” to lure him from St James’ Park.
Tottenham have already had an £80million bid rejected by Newcastle, but Spurs still believe they are in a strong position to land the midfielder.
According to Ryder, confirming The Mirror’s report, Tonali has reportedly agreed a wage structure in principle with Tottenham worth £275,000 per week across a six-year deal for a total £86-million deal going his way.
Chronicle Live is reporting that Tonali’s agency, GR Sports, would also receive 10 percent of the transfer fee, a package City could match.
Man City’s case for entering a bidding war for Tonali is linked to finding a replacement for Bernardo Silva, as well as adding cover for the potential sale of Rodri, with Tonali also being admired by the Cityzens during Pep Guardiola’s time at the club.
However, City have already spent £116 million on former Magpie midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, which might make it hard for them to pony up as much money as Newcastle are asking for Tonali.
Arsenal, meanwhile, were reportedly offered Tonali at some point but were put off by the wages and agent fees, instead focusing on Bruno Guimaraes, who could depart for the capital in the next few days or weeks.
