Sandro Tonali’s future is moving closer to London than Tyneside come September.
Judging by the latest reports, Tonali’s days in Newcastle are more than numbered as negotiations between the Magpies and Tottenham Hotspur have reached a decisive stage.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Spurs are preparing a £100 million offer to sign Tonali, and the transfer, if all goes according to plan, should happen shortly.
The report states that personal terms have already been agreed between Spurs and the Italy international, with the only pending issue being NUFC finally accepting Tottenham’s bid, which shouldn’t be a problem as it’s now matched the Magpies’ initial valuation of Tonali.
”Tottenham are finalizing the Sandro Tonali deal with Newcastle, breaking the £100 million mark for the player,” Pedulla reported. “The agreement with Tonali and his entourage was reached some time ago, a step up from the £8 million plus a couple of bonuses agreed last October when he renewed his contract with”.
Tonali would reportedly earn between £12-13 million per season in London when the move is completed, making him one of the highest earners and thus a key player in Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild at Tottenham.
Spurs have pursued Tonali throughout the window and previously saw an £80 million bid rejected by Newcastle, who kept holding out for a fee closer to £100 million.
A deal at the three-figure price will represent a huge profit for Newcastle, who signed Tonali from AC Milan for nearly half the price at £55 million in 2023.
Now, mind you, Newcastle could keep capitalizing on their assets by moving on from Bruno too after dealing Gordon and Tonali away.
Reports in the last 24 hours have suggested Manchester City may join the race for Bruno, even after agreeing a £116million deal for former Newcastle academy graduate Elliot Anderson, and Arsenal seem to be in a position to bid something around £80 million for the Brazil international.
Put those three and their fees together, and all of a sudden Newcastle has £250 million to play with this summer, assuming UEFA allows them.