Tottenham have enjoyed an incredibly busy summer transfer window so far as they look to build a formidable team. Andy Robertson and Marco Senesi have already arrived as free agents, while Jan Paul van Hecke joined from Brighton for £52m.
Tonali and Fernandes will join an already deep Tottenham midfield that currently includes Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.
However, Bergvall has recently informed the club of his strong desire to seek a new challenge elsewhere. Adding Tonali to this mix provides crucial experience and undeniable quality, ensuring Tottenham have the necessary depth to compete fiercely on multiple fronts.
Tonali originally moved to Newcastle from Milan in July 2023 for a fee in the region of £60.5m. However, he received an immediate 10-month suspension in October of that year after the Italian Football Federation found him guilty of breaching gambling rules. Consequently, Tonali missed the remainder of his debut season and the 2024 European Championship.
Since returning in August 2024, he has been outstanding, making 110 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 10 goals, and providing 10 assists alongside Bruno Guimaraes. Last season, Tonali made 53 appearances across all competitions and scored three times, helping Newcastle secure a 12th place finish in the Premier League and reach the Champions League last-16.