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Newcastle United could soon be saying farewell to Sandro Tonali after the player agreed a deal with Spurs in principle

Sandro Tonali is believed to have agreed a personal package in principle with Tottenham Hotspur after talks with his agency GR Sports.

If Spurs reach Newcastle's tipping point in terms of an official bid, the deal could be processed in the next week or so. The Magpies rejected an £80million offer for Tonali earlier this month and were told to return with a higher bid.

Unlike the Bruno Guimaraes transfer saga, Spurs have at least made it to the table with a concrete offer for Tonali rather than sole chats through intermediaries.

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In what has been a tough summer so far for Newcastle club chiefs are frustrated by leaks coming from third parties. But Newcastle are determined to stick to their transfer plans, and have a process in place to get deals done regardless of financial restrictions.

However, there is no doubt behind the scenes that Tonali's sale could open up a few doors for head coach Eddie Howe and sporting director Ross Wilson.

And while a fee is yet to be agreed, Tonali is understood to be keen on a six-year deal worth around £275,000 per week for the Italy star who signed for £55m in 2023.

Newcastle are keen to hold out for £100m and come close to doubling the price they paid for him to AC Milan three years ago.

Spurs would be smashing their record transfer fee if they sign Tonali at the price Newcastle are asking. They paid £51.8m for Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig last summer.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi is believed to have a close relationship with Giuseppe Riso and his agent has never shied away from suggesting he could quit Newcastle.

Speaking in March, Riso asked on a possible exit from Tyneside to potentially Arsenal or Manchester City, Riso said: “Exactly, that was the goal from the moment he went to England – to try to make him a star player. I think he’s the Italian footballer with one of the highest values in the world.

"The deal came about because a club like Newcastle, with unlimited financial resources, had decided to invest in Sandro. We considered the idea of having the player play in a higher-level league."

When asked if Newcastle would sell Tonali this summer, CEO David Hopkinson said three months ago: "We think through what players might or might not want to do this summer.

"But if an Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms and we’re going to maximise the opportunity that might represent for the club."

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Newcastle United vs North London. That's the battle that looks to be brewing this summer as the transfer window - like us all - hots up.

The Magpies have been rocked over the last few days by the news that their two best midfielders, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, could be heading out the door this summer.

Tonali is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, who have had a £80million bid rejected by Newcastle, who have also told Arsenal that skipper Guimaraes is not for sale after their verbal bid of £55m.

So just exactly what is going on? Chronicle Live spoke to our counterparts at football.london, Arsenal writer Tom Canton and Spurs expert Alasdair Gold, to get the inside track from the capital as well as giving our own take on the talk from the Tyne.

The Arsenal view

Arsenal have been interested in Bruno Guimaraes for more than half a decade. He was appreciated while in Brazil, subsequently in France but never pulled the trigger.

There were plenty of inaccurate suggestions that Arsenal bid for the midfielder when he moved to Newcastle, but the reality is they held off a meaningful approach, seemingly reluctant to take the step to get the deal done, with lingering questions about whether he was the real deal.

Now 28, the club have been proven wrong for not having committed sooner; there’s no question about that. Whether an early deal would have prevented a move for Declan Rice, who knows, but a move this summer has raised eyebrows.

But Arsenal have interest in many midfield targets, and this feels very much like an Andrea Berta strategy to test the waters. Sandro Tonali’s asking price is simply far too high - not that Arsenal couldn’t afford it, but that it’s difficult to vindicate such a move.

Guimaraes at £55m would have been a steal, and that’s why the suggestion has been knocked back so swiftly. Whether they return remains to be seen, but it would no doubt be a player many see having the potential to help secure back-to-back Premier League titles.

Tom Canton, Arsenal writer

The Spurs view

After such a rotten season Spurs and their owners want to make a statement this summer and they have identified Sandro Tonali as one of the ways of doing that.

Roberto De Zerbi is a big fan of his compatriot and feels like the 26-year-old can be the man that takes his midfield to the next level. I would completely understand Newcastle fans thinking 'why Tottenham?' for Tonali, but Spurs are planning for their two-season pit stop in the lower reaches of the table to be exactly that before returning to the upper levels of the Premier League as they previously were. They can't risk going through that mess again.

De Zerbi would not have leapt off his sun lounger in April, facing the very real threat of relegation, if the project described to him was not an ambitious one.

Spurs have also opened up their wage structure finally which will allow them to compete with others for bigger players but they need to pay what Newcastle deem appropriate for Tonali. Eddie Howe's side have his long contract and the threat of interest from others as a tool to ensure they get fair value for the Italy international.

Tottenham have let such deals slip through their fingers in the past. This will be the biggest test of the new direction the club claim they are taking with football finally being put first.

Alasdair Gold, Spurs writer

The Newcastle view

Simply put, Newcastle can't afford to lose both of their midfield generals this summer, not when they've already sold Anthony Gordon. Nor do they need to - while extra money would come in handy for the rebuild, they are not in financial trouble after banking the thick end of £200m in the last 12 months.

There is a general acceptance behind the scenes that Tonali will go before the window closes, if Newcastle get their £100m asking price. It should be noted that the Magpies have been very clear for weeks now that this is the fee, and they won't budge.

The message around Guimaraes is simple: not for sale. The difference here is that their bargaining position is slightly weaker as the skipper only has two years left on his contract. However, some suggestions are that this is a tactic by his representatives to get the best deal possible on an extension.

Neither player has agitated for a move so far, unlike Isak, with the talk being more agent-driven at the minute. But the last thing they want or need is a saga again after the Alexander Isak situation, so there could be some movement on Tonali in particular over the next fortnight before United report back for pre-season training.

Newcastle are yet to make a decision on a new stadium but it is vital to achieving their aim of becoming one of the biggest clubs in the world by 2030

Newcastle United have been warned they will have to leave St James' Park and build a state of the art new stadium if they want to regularly compete for Champions League places.

The Magpies had made a strong start to life under the ownership of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, reaching two cup finals and qualifying for the Champions League twice within the first four years of the project.

But last season saw them hit a wall on the pitch as despite matching their best ever Champions League performance and reaching the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, Eddie Howe's side finished a disappointing 12th place in the Premier League.

Not only did that see them miss out on the Champions League but European football altogether next season and this summer has been seen as a bit of a reset for the project.

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Newcastle are expected to largely adopt a 'one in one out' policy in the transfer market with Anthony Gordon already joining Barcelona this summer and interest in Sandro Tonali making the Italy international's exit from the club possible, too.

The frustration, certainly from a sporting point of view, from Newcastle fans is that it is Tottenham who are making the inroads to sign the 26-year-old.

United rejected an £80million offer from the North London club last week and are sticking to their £100million asking price to sell the player this summer.

Arsenal and Man City remain interested, too, but it is only Tottenham that have put an offer on the table and that has led to questions over why Newcastle's spending has to be so stringent when Spurs, who have finished 17th in the Premier League for two successive seasons, have the ability to spend so freely.

Roberto De Zerbi's side have already plucked Marco Senesi from Bournemouth and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, despite both of those clubs finishing in the European places last season and should Tonali swap St James' Park for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it will leave a bitter taste in the mouth of Newcastle fans.

But the truth lies in Spurs' excellent financial position away from the pitch, which has allowed them to offset two very difficult seasons on it.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium brought in £126.5m during the 2024/25 season, according to the club's latest financial accounts, which dwarves Newcastle's £51.6m significantly.

Similarly, Spurs' state of the art stadium has become a hotspot for events, with NFL games and a whole host of music concerts, as well as other strategic partnerships, helping them bring in £277.1m in commercial revenue. Newcastle's commercial revenue stood at £120.2m.

Add those figures together and Newcastle are looking at a £231.8m gap they need to close to Spurs in terms of those off-field revenue streams.

In reality, that is not a gap, it is a chasm. And it is a chasm football finance expert Kieran Maguire feels Newcastle can only bridge if they leave St James' Park and head to a new stadium.

"If the Newcastle owners want a football club which is regularly competing for one of the Champions League places, they have to move," Maguire told BBC Sport.

"If they want Newcastle to be a regular top-10 club competing in the Europa League and Europa Conference League, tweak St James' Park. That's how significant the decision is."

Newcastle are yet to announce whether their intention is to upgrade St James' Park or build a new state-of-the-art stadium on a site on nearby Leazes Park.

Newcastle's long-term plans under their owners have been brought back under scrutiny thanks to Spurs' interest in Sandro Tonali

Simon Jordan has questioned what the long-term future is for Newcastle United amid the ongoing Sandro Tonali transfer saga.

The Magpies turned down an £80million bid for the Italian from Tottenham Hotspur last week, with a growing belief that the midfielder is on his way out of Tyneside this summer.

The fact that Spurs - who finished 17th two seasons in a row - are able to offer more money and potentially seen as a better long-term prospect for Tonali has got some Newcastle fans hot under the collar.

For Jordan, it's another example of how the Saudi-led project may not be able to get to where it wants to be in the short or medium term. And while PIF have insisted that they remain fully committed - with the likes of purchasing Leazes Terrace and investment in the training ground showing their intent - former Crystal Palace owner-turned radio pundit Jordan wonders if they would be tempted to sell up soon.

"Do Spurs have the position in terms of financial landscape that Newcastle wish to inhabit?" he said on talkSPORT. "Because it wasn't so long ago that Spurs were one of the big four big five clubs that were determining the course of the destiny around the the Premier League.

"They have a £500million, £600million turnover. So, they have all the ingredients to be a big football club. They just haven't been able to achieve it for a multitude of reasons.

"Do I think he [Tonali] goes to Tottenham? No, I don't. I think he'll go to a club that's more imminently successful than Spurs. And that's not decrying or devaluing Spurs.

"The challenge for Newcastle is is how do they get to where people's perception of them [is] in terms of the mind's eye of the ownership. For want of a better expression, I think the Saudis have shot their bolt. I don't think they're going to spend lots and lots of money on sports per se now.

"And I think if they were going to do it, I think you might find the Saudis are going to sell this football club. I wouldn't be surprised to see that happening in the immediate or near future, or relatively near future.

"So you look at it and say, what do Newcastle become? We've had this, I think, frankly ridiculous set of observations from their chief executive.

"First of all, he didn't want to commit himself to Eddie Howe, which opened up a whole raft of controversies. Then he rode back from that. And then he talks about the 2030 project. Well, we know what the 2030 project is. It's about Saudi building itself into a whole raft of other things in his own country. But they index everything they do to the 2030 project.

"Now he's talking about Newcastle winning the league by 2030. Not even if you are the lion, the witch and the wardrobe could you believe that fairy tale? Because there's no possible way you're going to be able to achieve it irrespective of what Leicester did 10 years ago."

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Tottenham Hotspur now have fresh motivation to return with a second transfer offer to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Chronicle Live learned over the weekend that the Magpies rejected an offer of around £80million for the Italy international last week, with United informing Spurs they won't sell for less than £100million.

That seems a fair valuation for Tonali, who is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, given he joined Newcastle from AC Milan three years ago for £55million and has since developed into a leading Premier League midfielder.

He also has three years remaining on his deal at St James' Park and the Magpies will want to be fairly compensated for a player they have helped take to the next level.

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It has now emerged Spurs have the added motivation of signing a new midfielder after Lucas Bergvall informed the club he wants to leave this summer.

According to the Athletic, Bergvall is keen to leave the club this summer with his opportunities limited in north London, with Roberto De Zerbi preferring the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha in his midfield.

The talented Sweden international, 20, is set to be a man in demand with Spurs wanting around £45million to part with the player they signed from Djurgardens back in 2024.

Aston Villa and Chelsea have both been interested in the past, while Nottingham Forest are keen to take him to the City Ground this summer, too.

Spurs are looking into signing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as well as Tonali, and Newcastle may well watch the situation with interest.

With Bergvall set to leave the club, it adds pressure on Tottenham to find a midfield upgrade this summer and it may well encourage them to come back to the table with a second transfer offer to Newcastle.

The Newcastle United midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club

There is still another month before Newcastle United gather for the start of pre-season training, but for Sandro Tonali, the time to make a decision on his future is fast approaching.

The Italian midfielder has been linked with a host of clubs since the January transfer window closed, and it was revealed last night that Newcastle had rejected an £80million offer from Tottenham Hotspur.

There is no doubt most elite sides would love to have him in their squad. He would improve any Premier League outfit, while talk of interest from the likes of Paris Saint-German and Real Madrid is hardly surprising given Tonali's talents.

Newcastle need to move players on, and while they do not want lose their midfield general, a hefty transfer fee would go a long way to ensuring they can fund a squad rebuild without having to concern themselves too much with financial rules.

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United have slapped a £100m price tag on Tonali, but so far no club has come close to that. Spurs' opening offer fell well short.

Arsenal, so keen to bring him to the Emirates earlier this year, are said to be reluctant to pay what Newcastle want and are looking elsewhere as Mikel Arteta aims to beef up his midfield.

Manchester City have made ex-Newcastle star Elliot Anderson their No 1 target, and with that deal likely to reach around the £130m mark, it's unlikely even they can afford to bring Tonali to the Etihad in the same window.

Real Madrid favour Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, which leaves Manchester United and this week's surprise interested party . . . Tottenham.

Even if we imagine either side could afford the transfer fee, the time has come for Tonali to lay his cards on the table and tell Newcastle he's happy to stay for another season at least.

Michael Carrick may have Man United on an upward trajectory, and as much as we would like to, it's hard to deny their standing on the global stage, but a move to Old Trafford would not yet be the step up anyone leaving Newcastle should be taking.

Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona . . . Tonali going to Man United would pale by comparison.

Spurs, as Alan Shearer pointed out, have stunk up the Premier League for the last two seasons, and while they have a beautiful stadium and a manager in Roberto De Zerbi who may well get them back on track, it remains a step down in many fans' eyes.

Tonali is not at the World Cup, so there is no reason for any delay on a move, other than the price - and that is not changing.

So rather than let the transfer saga drag on, he should put it to bed, for now at least.

Former Newcastle, Spurs and England winger Chris Waddle said as much this week in an interview via Andy's Bet Club

"I don't know why the player doesn't just come out and say, 'Look, I'm happy at Newcastle United, I'm just getting on with my football," he said. "If the club decide to sell me, then I obviously have to deal with that.' There are just too many rumours going around about so many players.

"Sometimes you need the player to come forward and say, 'Look, I'm at Newcastle United, I've got a three-year contract, and I'm very happy with my football. If the club decided they wanted to sell me, that would be up to them, but at the minute, I'm very happy.’ That’s all you need to say to stop all these rumours. When the player doesn't say anything, everybody just assumes they want to leave.

"I think players like Tonali should be man enough to come out and be honest, regardless of the club, whether it's Newcastle, Sunderland, or Manchester United. If you want to leave, just come forward and say, 'I want to go.' That’s all you need to say. Whether the fans react positively or negatively, at least you've been honest. Instead, we hear rumours every week about Tonali in particular.

"It’s ridiculous. Every week there’s a new club linked with Tonali, and you keep asking: how much would they have to pay? Why does the player never come forward and say, "Look, I've got a four-year contract and I'm happy; can you stop all these rumours?" That’s all you have to say.”

The time has come to make a decision - and with the current options, it's a no-brainer.

Newcastle knock back opening bid for Sandro Tonali as star's future at St James' Park feels as good as over

Newcastle United have knocked back an £80million offer for Italy star Sandro Tonali after an approach from Tottenham Hotspur.

The bid was officially tabled this week, and Newcastle instantly rejected it because, as reported by Chronicle Live at the start of the window, Newcastle believe they can yield £100m for the want-away midfielder.

Giuseppe Riso is exploring all of the options for Tonali, and Newcastle ARE open to selling the ex-AC Milan player at the right price.

Despite reports of Newcastle wanting £85m, it is understood that the only satisfactory figure for Tonali is £100m this summer.

Tottenham have joined the queue for Tonali, with Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal also interested, but the Gunners have previously indicated that they will not pay over the odds for the midfielder.

Tonali's agent Riso had said previously: "Exactly, that was the goal from the moment he went to England – to try to make him a star player. I think he’s the Italian footballer with one of the highest values in the world.

"The deal came about because a club like Newcastle, with unlimited financial resources, had decided to invest in Sandro. We considered the idea of having the player play in a higher-level league."

Newcastle had looked to give Tonali more responsibility moving forward and the prospect of him being offered vice-captaincy had been discussed.

Tonali captained the Magpies in the 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth last season but he could have played his last game for United.

Tonali had said previously on Newcastle: " I’m happy where I am now. I’ve found people who care about me and I care about them. I don’t want to break any of the bonds I’ve built.

"I’ve had a lot of thoughts every day - but right now - I’m very happy where I am."

Speaking on the transfer strategy last spring, CEO David Hopkinson said: "We haven't got an overall strategy with regard to players out, necessarily," he said.

"We think through what players might or might not want to do this summer. But if an Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms, and we're going to maximise the opportunity that might represent for the club.

"Going forward, our strategy is to buy well and sell well. Buying well does not necessarily mean spending the most money. It means working in the marketplace for the players that generate the most value for this club, rather than the fee paid for them.

"So there are a multitude of things we need to employ, including developing our own, looking for opportunities in the marketplace and making sure we are maximising our opportunity within the available price we can produce."

Sandro Tonali's future is unlikely to be decided anytime soon as talks continue between the Newcastle United star's agent and Premier League clubs.

Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club to throw their hat in the ring for the Italian international, who could leave Tyneside this summer as part of a huge squad rebuild.

There has been plenty interest in Tonali, with Manchester United, Man City and Arsenal all keeping tabs on the player. The trio - who filled the top three positions in the Premier League - are all looking to strengthen their engine room this summer.

Spurs' emergence as a contender for Tonali came out of the blue. The north London outfit only escaped relegation on the final day of the season and have finished 17th two seasons in a row. However, they have held talks with Tonali's representatives over a potential transfer, with the player himself said to be 'keen' on a move.

Tottenham are being backed by the Lewis family, who own the club and are willing to invest heavily this summer.

Spurs last night had a whopping £52million bid for Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke accepted - as well as the Seagulls insisting on a 20% sell-on clause. It is a huge sum for a centre-half who has just 12 months left on his contract, but sets a benchmark, as does Man City's pursuit of Elliot Anderson. As good as the Whitley Bay lad is, for Nottingham Forest to reject a £120m offer shows where the market is at.

Spurs are understood to be willing to pay £85m to land Tonali but if Van Hecke is worth £52m with a year left on his deal, then Tonali - who has a contract running until 2030 - is worth at least double, especially in light of Anderson's valuation. The England man has improved no end since he left the Magpies but it's still just two years since he couldn't get in the Newcastle team ahead of the Italian.

Spurs will have to cough up if they are serious about signing Tonali - and Newcastle will hold firm.

De Zerbi is wielding his influence in north London. His stock is high after helping Spurs avoid relegation at the death, having been parachuted in with just a few games to go. The board, grateful for what he did and eager to make amends after a disastrous season, are ready to back him in the transfer market.

As well as the £52m on Van Hecke, they are trying to sign Savinho from Manchester City, with the Brazilian reportedly around the £60m mark. Throw in a £100m fee for Tonali and that would represent a £210m transfer splurge. De Zerbi is also wanting a striker this summer so that number could rise even more.

Key to it all, however, according to sources at Tottenham, is the capture of Tonali. De Zerbi has made it clear to his compatriot's representatives how his new-look team will be built around the Italy international.

Tonali came through at De Zerbi's hometown club Brescia before moving on to AC Milan and then Newcastle. This link is what Spurs hope will help sway the midfielder, along with the 'project' and a huge wage hike.

It would be a statement signing by Spurs but to secure it they must show Newcastle the money - and lots of it.

A bid has yet to be registered with Newcastle yet, although as the Magpies found out with Alexander Isak last summer that doesn't really matter. Toon chiefs are keen to avoid another transfer saga this time around but with the World Cup and other deals linked, Tonali is unlikely to exit any time soon.

Newcastle United will switch their attention to securing a new right-back - with a free agent and World Cup star on the radar.

Tino Livramento's ongoing injury issues are setting alarm bells ringing at St James' Park and with Kieran Trippier's exit, Ross Wilson will step up the bid to bring in a new defender.

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Seeing Newcastle United's best players linked with big-money moves away from St James' Park always sets alarm bells ringing in the heart of any fan.

But while Newcastle have a unique position in many respects, with PSR and PIF's constraints, they are far from alone in needing to move top players on. Just look at those who have left the so-called big six over the last five years.

Man City have sold Ferran Torres, Julian Alvarez and Leroy Sane, Liverpool sacrificed Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho, while Tottenham cashed in on Harry Kane and Chelsea allowed Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Eden Hazard to leave.

Even Aston Villa have raked in huge amounts selling Jack Grealish, Jhon Duran and Moussa Diaby, and yet continue to grow under Unai Emery.

It all hinges on getting recruitment right.

OPINION

Back on transfers, and when Spurs and Newcastle talk transfer fees for Sandro Tonali, they should reference the deal for Jan Paul van Hecke.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for the Dutch defender despite him having just a year left on his current Seagulls contract.

Van Hecke will link back up with Roberto De Zerbi..

Remarkably, the deal also includes a significant sell-on clause - believed to be around 20% - with Brighton profiting further should Spurs sell the player.

The Victor Munoz deal continues to rumble on. The player's participation in the World Cup isn't helping matters but negotiations are ongoing between Newcastle and Osasuna (and Real Madrid) and talks remain positive.

Newcastle believe they are close to an agreement with just a handful of clauses to iron out. Munoz wants to move to St James' Park, is happy with the personal terms and wants the deal sorted as soon as possible.

After the news broke yesterday of Tottenham Hotspur's interest in Sandro Tonali, it has alerted Arsenal to the situation regarding the Italian midfielder. Whether that was the intention or not, you can draw your own conclusions.

What is clear, however, is that Tonali's representatives are pushing for a transfer. He has been offered to a number of clubs - Spurs, Arsenal, Man United and even contact made with Real Madrid.

Tonali would prefer a move back to Italy but Serie A clubs - Juventus being the prime destination - simply don't have the funds to pay the £100m fee. Juve failed to qualify for the Champions League next season which put a dent in their finances.

This is a saga that looks set to run and run. Belief behind the scenes at St James' Park is that Tonali will go in the summer, with the Telegraph claiming the smart money is on Arsenal despite Spurs' interest. Don't rule out Man City, however, if their bid for Elliot Anderson continues to fall on deaf ears.

Good morning and welcome to a new day of transfer news from Newcastle United.

We'll have all the latest from St James' Park as the window hots up with both incomings and outgoings. Victor Munoz, Sandro Tonali, James Trafford and more are all making the headlines today. Stay with us for all the details.