Fabrizio Romano says Tottenham are now just one step away from announcing a record transfer as they continue their summer of spending. Spurs have put together a club record-setting window that has seen them spend more than £200million in a bid to transform a bottom-dwelling side into one that is capable of fighting for the European spots.
Roberto De Zerbi is being backed to the hilt after keeping Tottenham in the Premier League last season, and there is excitement aplenty around Hotspur Way this summer.
Spurs snapped up some smart free signings early on, and they added to those with the captures of Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes. They have now added another.
Tottenham prepare to announce record deal
Spurs are now said to have completed a deal to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The deal is worth £100million including add-ons, while around £92million is expected to be the bulk payment.
Writing on X, Fabrizio Romano wrote: "All documents are signed between Tottenham and Newcastle for Sandro Tonali. Club statement, next step as Tonali will become #THFC record signing."
Newcastle paid £55million to sign Tonali from AC Milan in 2023, meaning they make a hefty profit on the midfielder. As for Tonali himself, he swaps clubs without having had the chance to play European football next season with either club, but he has a friendship with De Zerbi due to being from the same area in Italy.
Tonali told Sky Italy recently: "Let's say De Zerbi played a huge role in this decision. He made a huge difference. He acted as a fellow native of Brescia and a friend, but he also demonstrated that he had a lot of work behind him, and that he is committed to it."
What Tottenham are getting in Tonali
Speaking back in 2023, Howe described Tonali as 'magnificent' after a fine performance and goal. He said: "He was magnificent. The goal, sometimes these things are just meant to happen, and he's arrived in the box and it’s a great finish.
"I'm delighted with his overall performance. He knitted into the midfield very well. He's built a really good relationship with Bruno Guimaraes) and the players on the right-hand side. You can see how good he can be."
Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher said recently: "Tonali is a midfielder I really rate. He's got great pace and great power in midfield. He's certainly a player I looked at thinking about Liverpool."