Overview

• On The Overlap, Scholes said he would “probably choose Tonali,” ranking him above Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.
• He praised Caicedo’s ball-winning yet called him not an all‑round midfielder, and suggested Rice can take too many touches.
• Tonali has become a key figure since a £55m move from AC Milan in 2023, recording seven goals in 65 games and helping Newcastle qualify for the Champions League and win the Carabao Cup.
• Eddie Howe has likened aspects of Tonali’s style to Andrea Pirlo and lauded his athleticism and defensive work.
• Regional reports note fresh transfer chatter after an agent meeting in Italy, though no approach is confirmed and Tonali remains central to Newcastle.