With all the talk surrounding the future of Sandro Tonali right now, his Newcastle United exit feels a bit inevitable. This feels very similar to the Alexander Isak saga from last summer, where it had become clear that he would be on his way out, although it still dragged on for a long time.
One thing that Newcastle United did prove in that Isak saga is that they are ready to stand their ground until they receive what they feel is the right offer. And they are expected to do the same with Tonali as well.
It has been suggested that Tottenham Hotspur have already seen a bid turned down by Newcastle United. The expectation is that Spurs will return with a new one as Roberto De Zerbi seems keen on the Italian international.
Of course, Tottenham Hotspur are not the only club looking to sign Tonali. Their North London rivals, Arsenal, are very much in the race as well. So, who would the midfielder want to join? We finally have an answer.
Sandro Tonali picks between Arsenal and Tottenham
According to a report from the Daily Mail, Tonali is open to joining up with De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur. That being said, Arsenal are understood to be his preference should they firm up their interest.
Of course, that does not mean that Arsenal will definitely make a substantial move for Tonali. They are believed to be eyeing the transfer of Morgan Rogers as well, which could also take a transfer fee north of £80 million.
So, it might be difficult for even the Premier League champions to sign two such players in the same window. Now, it remains to be seen what the future holds.
One cannot also overlook the fact that Manchester City are also interested in Tonali. And more often than not, the Citizens end up signing who they want.
How will Newcastle United replace Tonali?
With such clubs involve, the mainstream media might often end up overlooking the role of Newcastle United in this position. If they do part with Tonali, who has two years left on his deal, they will need to find a replacement for him.
That will not be easy to do. He is a player of very high quality and considered amongst the best in the world when it comes to the role that he plays.
Newcastle United have been linked with a few players already as potential replacements though. Lamine Camara of AS Monaco is rumoured to be on their radar.