Overview
- Eddie Howe said there is no intention to let Sandro Tonali leave, calling him integral to Newcastle and describing the player as happy at the club.
- Howe confirmed he spoke directly with Tonali after the rumours and said the midfielder is settled, focused and committed.
- Tonali was signed for about £55m and is reported to be under contract until 2029 with an option for an additional year.
- Howe explained Newcastle operated under financial restrictions in January, opting to wait for summer when options and value could improve.
- Transfer chatter persists, with late-window Arsenal links and unverified claims of an agent meeting reported, while Fabrizio Romano suggested any move would be a summer matter and The Sun reported Arsenal are considering a bid in that period.