Sandro Tonali’s situation has been a topic of heavy discussion amongst Newcastle United supporters over the last few weeks. The Italian midfielder is integral to the team. But after failing to qualify for Europe, it looks like he is considering his future at St James’ Park.
When a player of Tonali’s quality is potentially available, clubs are always expected to come forward with offers. It has been no different in this situation either.
Tottenham Hotspur are the club who have stepped forward first. It has been reported in the media that they have already made two failed offers for the Italian midfielder.
What about the player though? Would he be open to joining a team that finished 17th and is also out of Europe? Or would he want to join a team like Arsenal or Man City, also rumoured to be interested in him?
Sandro Tonali’s stance on Tottenham Hotspur move confirmed
According to Sky Sports News, Tonali is believed to be ready to sign for Tottenham if they can agree a deal with Newcastle United. The Italian midfielder is keen to play for Roberto de Zerbi and a contract worth more than £275,000 per week would be ready for him.
So, it looks like Tonali has opened the door to Tottenham. And for that reason, it does not look like the lack of European football is a deal breaker for the Italian midfielder, even though that has been suggested in the past as a potential reason for him to want to leave Newcastle United.
It has been suggested that Tottenham Hotspur have made offers in the region of £80-85 million, trying to sign Tonali. On the other hand, Newcastle United are holding out for close to £100 million.
One would imagine that there would be room for negotiation. Yet, with Elliot Anderson set to complete a £116 million move to Manchester City, it could strengthen Newcastle United’s resolve as well.
Will Tonali actually leave Newcastle United this summer?
Obviously, it is impossible to answer a question like this definitively. Anything can happen in football. That being said, if I had to guess, I’d say Tonali is very likely to leave Newcastle United this summer.
Modern footballers play where they want to. And considering the level of coverage this has gotten, it is quite clear that Tonali is interested in playing his football away from Newcastle United.
Will that be Tottenham Hotspur or somewhere else? I do not know. But I would Tonali to be playing for a different club come next season.
The Newcastle United transfer rumours seem to be pointing in that direction as well. The club have already been linked with midfielders like Lamine Camara and Arthur Atta. In case of the latter, reports in Italy have suggested that the Magpies have already made an offer as well.
