Italy international Sandro Tonali has agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur, claim reports, but Newcastle United continue to fight off interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
It has been rumoured for several months that the Italian feels his time at Newcastle is coming to an end, and he is ready for the next step in his career.
That should be in the Premier League still, with a bidding war breaking out between Spurs, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Tonali happy to join Tottenham
Meanwhile, Sky Sports UK and Sky Sport Italia both claim that Tonali has agreed personal terms with Tottenham, so a contract worth more than £275,000 per week is waiting for him to sign.
That all means nothing unless Newcastle United agree a sale, and they are digging their heels in, seemingly demanding around €100m.
It was already reported that the Magpies turned down a bid worth almost £80m from Tottenham, circa €92m.
Milan had sold Tonali to Newcastle United for €60m in 2023, but retained a 10 per cent cut of any future sale fee, so it could be a big payday for them too if the move goes through.
While Arsenal are a more ambitious option, Tottenham would see him working with Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi.