Tottenham Hotspur certainly seem very serious this summer after back-to-back 17th-place finishes in the Premier League. Marco Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke will join Spurs next season. And now, they have agreed another big-money move, which could end up having an impact on Newcastle United.
It is actually pretty impressive that Tottenham have been able to go out and sign these players. Let’s not forget, Spurs have rarely won trophies. But it is not just about convincing them of the project. They have have to flex their financial muscle as well, the extent of which most fans are realising only this summer.
Their latest addition is going to be another £85 million addition. And could that be good news for Newcastle United at the same time?
According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have agreed a club-record deal for Mateus Fernandes. The Italian journalist has given the move his ‘here we go’ seal of approval. There is an agreement in place for a £85m fixed fee as West Ham United have accepted the offer they’ve always asked for, 100% guaranteed.
Tottenham agree record signing of Mateus Fernandes ahead of Manchester United
Tottenham’s move means that Manchester United will have to turn their attention towards other targets. But what does it mean for Newcastle?
Tottenham have been chasing the signature of Sandro Tonali for a little while. In fact, they have seen an £80 million offer turned down already.
Now that the Fernandes deal is set to happen, are Spurs still looking to sign Tonali? Or does this mean that their midfield reshuffle is complete?
If Tottenham still have enough budget, after finishing 17th and missing out on Champions League football, to sign Tonali, then it would be even more impressive. And it would force world football to rethink the English football pecking order.
What does it all mean for Newcastle United and Sandro Tonali?
While clubs like Chelsea, Man Utd and more are struggling to shell out big transfer fees, Spurs might be about to dominate the transfer market. What would that mean for not just the present but the long-term future as well?
Are Tottenham better placed than those clubs to compete for major trophies in the future, owing to their new state-of-the-art stadium? That could soon become a serious discussion.
If you are a Newcastle United fan, most of your focus is going to be on the potential Tonali deal. Are Spurs now going to pull out of this race?
It has been suggested that Arsenal are no longer interested in a move either. And suddenly, Newcastle United’s chances of keeping him around might have drastically improved.
