Sandro Tonali and Roberto De Zerbi already share a strong connection, and the Tottenham manager is pushing for him to make the move.
Tottenham have strongly entered the race for Tonali, and the Lilywhites are making a big effort to bring in the Italian midfielder this summer.
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Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United have also shown interest in the 26-year-old, but it is Spurs who are now pushing to land him.
This could be one of the biggest shock transfers of the summer, and the North London club are working hard to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Roberto De Zerbi and Sandro Tonali have a strong connection
Roberto De Zerbi and Sandro Tonali have a strong connection as they are both from the City of Brescia in Italy, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: “Roberto wants Tonali. Roberto De Zerbi and Sandro Tonali are from the same city, Brescia, Italy. So there is a very good connection between them. It’s not just about being Italian. It’s also about being from the same city. The connection is excellent.”
Tottenham and De Zerbi are looking to make the deal happen as soon as possible, but negotiations with Newcastle will not be easy.
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The Tyneside club want around ÂŁ85 million for the midfielder, which would make him the most expensive Italian of all time.
“So Roberto De Zerbi is pushing internally at Tottenham to have Sandro Tonali as soon as possible. Obviously, the timing will depend on negotiations with Newcastle,” added the Italian journalist.
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“Sandro Tonali is ready to join Spurs even without European football, even after a terrible season for Tottenham Hotspur. Tonali is attracted by the project and wants to play for Roberto De Zerbi.
“So the possibility of Sandro Tonali at Tottenham is really serious and really concrete. Then let’s wait for the negotiation club to club.
“The understanding is that it could take around a 100 million euros package, so around 85 million pounds. Let’s see. Tottenham are going very strong.”
The Lilywhites are ready to revolutionise their midfield by signing one of the Premier League’s top number six players.