Overview
- Reports in mid‑June say Tottenham have formally entered the contest to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, with manager Roberto De Zerbi prioritising the Italy international as a statement signing.
- Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano and other outlets report Tonali is open to a Spurs move and attracted to De Zerbi’s project, which boosts Tottenham’s credibility in the bidding.
- Manchester United have stepped back from pursuing Tonali because they judge the overall cost too high, while Arsenal and Manchester City remain interested but have yet to lodge a formal offer.
- Newcastle have strengthened their negotiating position with a reported contract extension and are demanding around £80–100 million (roughly €100m), a price no club has publicly met as of mid‑June.
- Newcastle’s failure to qualify for European competition and the sale of Anthony Gordon mean the club will consider big offers, but any transfer will depend on a suitor meeting the Magpies’ valuation and completing club‑to‑club talks.