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A long-term Newcastle United transfer target is attracting more Premier League interest this summer.

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Premier League clubs are monitoring a defender Newcastle United were previously claimed to be in pole position to sign.

Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini was identified by Newcastle as a potential transfer target last summer, but a deal never came to fruition. Back then, the Magpies had reservations over the Italy international’s pace and injury record, having played just eight matches during the 2024/25 campaign.

The 22-year-old’s injury troubles continued into the following campaign before he was able to get back to fitness and register 30 appearances in all competitions. After seemingly putting his injury troubles behind him, other Premier League clubs have now entered the conversation for Scalvini.

While sources in Italy have described Newcastle as being ‘at the forefront’ to sign Scalvini this summer, the Gazette understands that the club will likely stay clear of the defender once again. According to The Sun Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the young defender, who has been valued at around £42million.

Atalanta have already done business with Chelsea already this summer with the £43million transfer of Marco Palestra and contact has reportedly been made regarding Scalvni. Tutto Atalanta claim the Serie A club will have to agree another major sale this summer after Ederson’s proposed move to Manchester United fell through.

As such, suggestions of a potential exit for Scalvini this summer have gathered momentum.

While sources close to Newcastle have played down a move for the player, the club could look to bolster their defensive options this summer following the departures of Jamaal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth and Matt Targett so far this year without any external replacements brought in.

Dan Burn and Fabian Schar are both 34 and into the final years of their contracts at the club, while there are well-documented concerns over Sven Botman’s injury record. Malick Thiaw is the club’s only other established centre-back option, while options at full-back are also limited.

It’s less than a month until the transfer window closes for Newcastle and so far the club has signed two goalkeepers in Ewen Jaouen and Lukas Hornicek in addition to midfielders Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba and winger Bazoumana Toure.

Sandro Tonali bailed Newcastle United for the bright lights of London - and a hefty £275,000 per week pay packet.

The midfielder is certainly going to need deep pockets if he wishes to rediscover his home comforts in the capital. The Jesmond mansion Tonali previously lived in is now on the market for £4million.

With six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a swimming pool, games room, gym, sauna and immensely spacious garden, the former Toon playmaker will do well to find a London property to match his needs. It should be noted that Tonali does not own the property that he has now moved out of on Lindisfarne Road.

NewcastleWorld has profiled the standout images - courtesy of Right Move - down below. Click here if you wish to view the Edwardian estate - or even make an offer.

Sandro Tonali bailed Newcastle United for the bright lights of London - and a hefty £275,000 per week pay packet.

The midfielder is certainly going to need deep pockets if he wishes to rediscover his home comforts in the capital. The Jesmond mansion Tonali previously lived in is now on the market for £4million.

With six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a swimming pool, games room, gym, sauna and immensely spacious garden, the former Toon playmaker will do well to find a London property to match his needs. It should be noted that Tonali does not own the property that he has now moved out of on Lindisfarne Road.

NewcastleWorld has profiled the standout images - courtesy of Right Move - down below. Click here if you wish to view the Edwardian estate - or even make an offer.

Newcastle United have expressed interest in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has vowed to sell anyone who is not committed to the cause in North London.

Directly referencing Lucas Bergvall, the Italian claimed he will speak to the wantaway midfielder in the coming days. Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are two clubs expressing interest.

It is understood that the Magpies had a verbal offer worth £46million turned down earlier this month. Forest are also thought to have nudged ahead of Newcastle in the race due to their ability to offer regular first-team football.

‘I was clear’ - Roberto De Zerbi

In a no-nonsense pre-season interview, De Zerbi has discussed the possibility of Bergvall leaving. Toon chiefs can take these comments as a come-and-get-me plea to for the £50million-rated star.

“Listen, I was very clear at the start of my time in Tottenham,” De Zerbi said. “I said ‘Who doesn’t want to stay in Tottenham, who is not happy, is not proud to stay here, has to leave’.

“I want proud players who are happy to stay here and to go on the pitch at Tottenham Stadium with a big motivation. If you think also in the World Cup, the motivation makes the difference. The motivation is to be

“I have not spoken with Lucas yet, I will in the next days. And we will make the best decision for the club, for Lucas, for me, for every one of us. Without problems, Lucas is a big, big talent.

“There will be a big competition to play because at the end I think we will be two players for each position. If he wants to stay, I will be happy. Otherwise, we have to find a new solution with Johan Lange, with Vinai (Venkatesham).”

Sandro Tonali confirms London truth

Spurs are enjoying a summer rebuild - with Sandro Tonali one of their marquee signings at £100million. On why he left Newcastle, the midfielder - who will pocket £275,000 per week - told reporters: "We decided to make a change, so we are ready for this new adventure. Newcastle wanted the best for me, and I wanted the best deal for Newcastle. So we are all happy, and I am ready for this new challenge.

"Let's say that Roberto De Zerbi did a great job and had a big impact in all this. It is a life choice for my family, because we come from three years at Newcastle, and our lives change with our child's birth. So we decided to change a bit. De Zerbi made a great difference. He did his job, and he did it very well."

Newcastle United transfers: Lucas Bergvall has been linked with a move to Newcastle United.

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Newcastle United’s links to Lucas Bergvall have reportedly been delivered a blow after a Premier League rival was named as the front-runner for the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder.

It has been a frustrating summer for the Magpies and they have a lot of work to do as they look to boost Eddie Howe’s squad in a bid to move on from a desperately disappointing season. As it stands, deals for Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, Ajax midfielder Sean Steur, Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco have been completed - but another goalkeeper, a full-back, a winger and potentially one more midfielder are believed to be on the list of priorities for the final seven weeks of the transfer window.

The departure of Tonali to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur swelled the Magpies coffers by around £92.5m and that figure could reach £100m if all add-ons within the initial agreement are triggered. However, the sale of the Italy international, and questions over the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes, mean there is a need to strengthen the midfield ranks. Newcastle have reportedly been offered a chance to sign Spurs star Lucas Bergvall in recent weeks - but former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness has claimed the appointment of Oliver Glasner means the Sweden international is more likely to move to Nottingham Forest over the coming weeks.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness said: "I actually see Forest coming out on top on this one. I think the manager at Forest will be the factor that will convince him to go there. Look, both clubs have got war chests in terms of the sales that they've done. Both clubs need to improve in those positions. But I've just got a feeling that Forest are going to be the ones that come out on top. I don't think there'll be any difference between the two of them. It'll be up to the player to decide. And from what I'm hearing, I think he's going to choose Forest."

Newcastle United are in talks to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall.

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Newcastle United are in talks to sign midfielder Lucas Bergvall from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The Magpies and Spurs have already done major business with each other this summer following Sandro Tonali’s £100milllion move to North London earlier this month.

With Tonali gone, United are looking to bolster their midfield but their search took a hit this week after Switzerland international Johan Manzambi turned down a £49million move in favour of joining Aston Villa.

As Newcastle explore other targets, Bergvall is among those under serious consideration, having entered discussions with Spurs over a potential deal.

The Sweden international, who wants a fresh challenge, will be allowed to leave Tottenham following the £185million double arrival of Tonali and Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.

Newcastle were interested in Bergvall before he joined Spurs from Djurgardens in 2024. The midfielder has gone to make 78 appearances, scoring twice and registering nine assists.

Fabrizio Romano issues Lucas Bergvall update

Eddie Howe’s side aren’t the only one pursuing a move for Bergvall, with Nottingham Forest understood to have had a £38million bid rejected.

Transfer influencer Fabrizio Romano said on YouTube: “Bergvall told Tottenham that he wants to play on a regular basis. He's ready to take a different step, and leaving Tottenham this summer is something that he has to do, according to the player, because he wants to play.

“At Tottenham, the feeling of the boy is that after signing Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, and they're not going to play European football, he doesn't want to spend a season on the bench or playing 10 minutes every two weeks.

“And so, for Bergvall, bid from Nottingham Forest, talks with Newcastle. Both clubs are working for Lucas Bergvall. Both clubs are in contact.

“The highest proposal financially is from Nottingham Forest, but Newcastle can offer a very competitive project and also ambitions. So, there is a conversation ongoing with both clubs. Let's see what Bergvall decides to do.

“But for sure, the situation of Lukas Bergvall is one to watch in the next days, because he's expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur.”

Sandro Tonali completed a £100million move to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.

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Football financial expert Stefan Borson has claimed Tottenham Hotspur “slightly overpaid” for Sandro Tonali.

However, the former Manchester City advisor also suggested Spurs can still extract good value as the Italian enters the prime years of his career. Toon chiefs held firm to demand £100million from Tottenham for the midfielder.

Tonali signalled his intention to leave Newcastle months ago, with Arsenal and Manchester City expressing interest. Ultimately, as he revealed in his first interview as a Spurs player, the desire to live in London influenced the final decision, with the Gunners choosing not to make a move.

Financial expert weighs in

Speaking to Football Insider, monetary guru Borson conceded that Tottenham overspent on Tonali - their new club-record arrival - but backed him to become a success. He also predicted that the valuation of stars looking to leave could drop later in the window.

"But Tonali was a player that Newcastle bought for a huge amount of money, £60million, I think it was,” Borson said. “They took the risk on him. There's been slight overpayment for someone like (Sandro) Tonali, I would say. But you have to remember, this is similar to (Mateus) Fernandes.

“It's worked. He's been a very, very good signing, he's still he's coming into the prime years of his career at 26. Why wouldn't they turn a profit on a signing like that? Of course, there's the gambling issue, but you would expect a player that's been signed for £60million, it's been a big success, to go for more.

"There's a lot of fuss being made about transfer fees. I don't think they're particularly out of kilter with previous seasons. I think we'll also see that in the second half of the transfer window, when teams try and clear out their squad members that they don't want, it's going to be very hard for teams to get big money for these players."

Why Sandro Tonali left Newcastle United

Tonali - now earning a reported £275,000 per week - highlighted “lifestyle” and “family” as the reasons for his Newcastle exit. He said: “It was a bit long. We had a sort of agreement with Newcastle, we spoke every day and we made it. They wanted the best from me, we wanted the best deal for them.

“We parted on excellent terms , we're all happy and I'm ready for this new adventure. Why Tottenham? De Zerbi played a huge role in this, and it's also a lifestyle and family choice after three years at Newcastle. De Zerbi deserves much of the credit; he did it not only as a Brescia and native and a friend, but also as a hard worker; he's committed to this.”

Sandro Tonali has talked up the Tottenham Hotspur atmosphere as a motivating factor behind his Newcastle United departure.

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Former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor has slammed Sandro Tonali for hailing the Tottenham Hotspur atmosphere.

In a scathing attack on the Italian, Agbonlahor doubled down on his belief that he left Newcastle United for financial reasons. Tonali will bank £275,000 per week in North London - dwarfing his Toon pay packet.

Speculation surrounded the midfielder throughout last season and a £100million deal was confirmed on Monday. Arsenal and Manchester City were linked with Tonali’s signature but Spurs ultimately stumped up the cash.

What Sandro Tonali said

Speaking to Tottenham’s media channel, Tonali highlighted the atmosphere inside the stadium as a driving factor for the move. He said: "I can't wait to play in this stadium because I played a few times against Tottenham with AC Milan in the Champions League and with Newcastle.

“I found a great atmosphere. I found every time (it was) a full stadium, which is not easy because the stadium is so big. The fans can change the game in two minutes. The fans work with you. I think the fans are one of the best."

Gabby Agbonlahor reacts

Agbonlahor - who slammed the financial restrictions after Tottenham signed Tonali - is not buying it. He firmly believes the 26-year-old left Newcastle for the money.

"Atmosphere? Do me a favour,” Agbonlahor told talkSPORT. “Don't make me laugh. I went to the game last season, Spurs against Aston Villa. Probably the quietest stadium I've ever been to. Zero atmosphere.

"You've gone for the big bucks, you've gone for the money that Newcastle probably wouldn't give you. Leaving Newcastle to go to Spurs is a crazy decision, let's just call it as it is. Do me a favour, the stadium."

Newcastle United will come up against Sandro Tonali when they travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, August 29.

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Joelinton has reacted to Sandro Tonali’s £100million move to Tottenham Hotspur, telling his ex-Newcastle United teammate: "I'll see you on August 29”.

Tonali’s sale is the second-most expensive in the Magpies’ history and sees the club almost double their money on the midfielder after signing him from AC Milan for £55million in July 2023.

The 26-year-old was hit with a 10-month betting ban just months after joining before resuming his career at the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign in which he helped United end their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and qualify for the Champions League.

Joelinton sends message to Sandro Tonali

It won’t be long before Tonali comes up against his now former club, with Newcastle visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their second game of next season. And it’s a date already in Joelinton’s diary.

Responding to Tonali’s goodbye message, the Brazilian wrote: “All the best for the future fratello mio. See you on 29th August.”

The message went from reading really sincere to sounding like a warning shot! As one supporter put it, it was a “typical Joelinton reply”.

Sandro Tonali’s goodbye message in full

“Three years ago I came to Newcastle not really knowing what to expect,” Tonali wrote in his goodbye statement.” Today it’s time to say goodbye and it’s hard to find the right words.

“I want to start by thanking the club. To the people who work every day and nobody sees at the training ground, everyone who welcomed me and made me feel at home from the very first day. Thank you to the staff and my teammates for believing in me and helping me grow. A special mention to the gaffer, Eddie, who’s been a real guiding figure and who always had my back throughout this journey.

“But above all, I want to speak directly to the fans. When things were hard for me, you were there. Not for one day did I feel alone. I felt it every time I was at St James’ Park. That’s something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

“Together, we achieved something this city had been waiting decades for. At Wembley that day, it was special, a historic moment we got to share together. To the fans who never stopped believing, who never stopped cheering for this club, who were there in the hardest times, that trophy was for you.

“The game brought me to Newcastle. Today I leave with my wife and our son, born during my time here. This city gave me more than football. It gave me a home, moments I’ll hold onto forever, and people I will always be grateful for. Thank you for everything.”

Newcastle United will come up against Sandro Tonali when they travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, August 29.

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Joelinton has reacted to Sandro Tonali’s £100million move to Tottenham Hotspur, telling his ex-Newcastle United teammate: "I'll see you on August 29”.

Tonali’s sale is the second-most expensive in the Magpies’ history and sees the club almost double their money on the midfielder after signing him from AC Milan for £55million in July 2023.

The 26-year-old was hit with a 10-month betting ban just months after joining before resuming his career at the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign in which he helped United end their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and qualify for the Champions League.

Joelinton sends message to Sandro Tonali

It won’t be long before Tonali comes up against his now former club, with Newcastle visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their second game of next season. And it’s a date already in Joelinton’s diary.

Responding to Tonali’s goodbye message, the Brazilian wrote: “All the best for the future fratello mio. See you on 29th August.”

The message went from reading really sincere to sounding like a warning shot! As one supporter put it, it was a “typical Joelinton reply”.

Sandro Tonali’s goodbye message in full

“Three years ago I came to Newcastle not really knowing what to expect,” Tonali wrote in his goodbye statement.” Today it’s time to say goodbye and it’s hard to find the right words.

“I want to start by thanking the club. To the people who work every day and nobody sees at the training ground, everyone who welcomed me and made me feel at home from the very first day. Thank you to the staff and my teammates for believing in me and helping me grow. A special mention to the gaffer, Eddie, who’s been a real guiding figure and who always had my back throughout this journey.

“But above all, I want to speak directly to the fans. When things were hard for me, you were there. Not for one day did I feel alone. I felt it every time I was at St James’ Park. That’s something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

“Together, we achieved something this city had been waiting decades for. At Wembley that day, it was special, a historic moment we got to share together. To the fans who never stopped believing, who never stopped cheering for this club, who were there in the hardest times, that trophy was for you.

“The game brought me to Newcastle. Today I leave with my wife and our son, born during my time here. This city gave me more than football. It gave me a home, moments I’ll hold onto forever, and people I will always be grateful for. Thank you for everything.”