- Sandro Tonali linked with Newcastle United departure
- Manchester City set to turn to Italian if Elliot Anderson pursuit fails
- Arsenal also want to sign Tonali this summer
Sandro Tonali has been the talk of the town in recent weeks as speculation surrounding his future continues to dominate the back pages.
The Italian has been a key player under Eddie Howe since moving to the club from AC Milan and has forged a fantastic partnership with Bruno Guimaraes in the centre of the park.
Tonali has been linked with a move to Arsenal and the Gunners even explored a deal for him in January after being offered the player via his agents.
And now, it appears as if Manchester City could also make a move for him, although they are currently focused on signing Elliot Anderson.
Elliot Anderson can do Newcastle United a big favour
Anderson’s departure and rise to stardom have left a sour taste in Tyneside as he should still be at the club.
There’s no point dwelling on the past, but the England international is set to be on the move this summer, with Manchester City going all out to secure his signature.
The Cityzens have already had one bid rejected and are expected to return with another one imminently.
However, Fabrizio Romano claims Man City could turn to Tonali if Nottingham Forest continue to play hardball with Anderson, with Vitor Pereira’s side currently demanding in excess of £100m.
Losing Tonali would be a big blow for Newcastle. And since there’s no hope of Anderson returning to St James’ Park, the Geordies will hope he secures a move to Manchester, which will allow the club to retain Tonali.
Tonali must be kept at all costs
Newcastle United have already lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Kieran Trippier has joined Wolves after leaving the club on a free transfer.
Other leaders and senior pros like Jamal Lascelles and John Ruddy have also been moved on, while long-serving players like Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock are also set to leave Newcastle this summer.
Tonali is expected to be part of Howe’s leadership group next season, making him even more important to the club.
If they are to improve on their 12th-place finish from the 2025-26 campaign, they certainly can’t afford to lose key players like the Italian as it would cost a king’s ransom to replace a player of his quality in the transfer market.
