Sandro Tonali is the subject of many a transfer rumour right now, with the Newcastle United midfielder being strongly linked to Tottenham Hotspur.
The Italy international's future has been the subject of plenty of reports since February, when a winter deadline-day move to Arsenal was mooted in the media.
Since then, Tonali's agent has done little to quell the fears that the 26-year-old is looking for a move elsewhere, though Tonali himself has made no noises to suggest he's unhappy at Newcastle.
We can never be sure what's been said behind the scenes. Eddie Howe kept everyone in the dark about the truth around Alexander Isak last year, so while we're being told Tonali isn't agitating for a move, we can't take that as gospel.
Alan Shearer doesn't see the sense in Tonali moving to Spurs
Plenty of reports claim that Sandro Tonali wants to leave Newcastle, and since Spurs came to the fore, some outlets are adamant that it's almost a foregone conclusion - mainly because they have an Italian manager now.
Regardless of the links, former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has told Betfair (via Newcastle World) that he doesn't believe a move to Tottenham would make sense for Tonali right now, though he wouldn't stand in his way if he wants to leave.
“Tottenham just avoided relegation. I get the attraction of London but going to Spurs - who have finished so low over the last two years - would be a surprise career move for Tonali in my eyes. But I'm not surprised if it's true that he's made an indication that he wants to leave Newcastle.
“Again, if he doesn't want to be there, you put the price you want and if someone wants to pay it, and it looks as if it'll have to be three figures, then you say thank you very much, get the £100million plus and you move on.
“I know Spurs have a new manager and that may be a pull for him, London obviously. But in terms of the football club, look where they have finished the last two years.”
Spurs could be a surprise package next season if they get Sandro Tonali
Shearer has been pretty vocal about Newcastle moving players on who don't want to be at the club, and we fully back that sentiment. We can also totally see the logic behind what he's saying about Tonali and Spurs.
However, look at what they're doing in the transfer window already. They are throwing money left, right and centre, clearly desperate to avoid a third season of mediocrity, and landing Tonali would really help them in that cause.
The more the summer goes on, the less confident we are that Sandro Tonali will be at Newcastle come August 23rd when Liverpool come to St James' Park.
What matters most is that we use whatever money we get for him to find a suitable replacement or two.