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Newcastle United showed interest in the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder but talk of a £46million bid was played down.

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Lucas Bergvall has made a U-turn over his future by signing a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

The 20-year-old informed Spurs at the start of the summer transfer window that he wanted to leave. It was later claimed that Newcastle United had a £46million bid rejected for the Sweden international, though that was denied by sources close to the club.

After losing two experienced heads in Sandro Tonali to Spurs and captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, the Magpies did indeed hold an interest in Bergvall, who they tried to sign before his switch to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2024.

However, United bolstered their midfield through other means, using the £100million from Tonali’s sale to bring in three players: Sean Steur, Aladji Bamba and Nico Gonzalez from Ajax, Monaco and Manchester City, respectively.

Lucas Bergvall U-turn after signing new contract with Spurs

“I think we're building something great here,” said Bergvall on his decision to commit his future to Spurs. “It's an exciting time for the Club and that's why I'm happy to extend my contract.

"I'm always trying to achieve as much as possible, to be the best version of myself both on and off the pitch and I know this is the right place to do that.

"Personally, my goal is to produce more for the team - performances, goals and assists - to help as much as I can. I'm getting better every day in training and I'm looking forward to what will be a really good season ahead."

Meanwhile, Spurs boss Robert De Zerbi added: "Every day in training you can see Lucas' desire to learn, improve and push himself to the highest level.

"Lucas is brave, he wants responsibility and has the personality to play in big moments. He also understands that development is a process and he has shown a fantastic attitude towards working on the areas of his game where he can become even better.

"I believe his best football is still ahead of him and we want to give Lucas the platform to reach his full potential."

Newcastle United claimed their first win of the Premier League season at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gary Lineker has questioned his old side’s approach in Saturday’s defeat against Newcastle United - and is expecting a ‘chirpy’ response from Magpies legend Alan Shearer when they assess the game.

After being denied all three points by an injury-time equaliser in last weekend’s 2-2 home draw with Liverpool, Matthias Jaissle’s side racked up their first win of the Premier League season with a performance full of discipline and organisation as the Magpies continued their impressive record against the North London outfit. Despite coming under some pressure throughout the contest, it was Jaissle’s side that struck first when debutant Nico Gonzalez and fellow new addition Amar Dedic combined just after the hour-mark for Anthony Elanga to turn and fire home his second goal of the season.

Things got even better for the Magpies with just under 20 minutes remaining when substitute Nick Woltemade, who has been the subject of interest from Serie A giants Juventus and Napoli in recent days, headed down to find Yoane Wissa and the DR Congo international produced an acrobatic effort to grab his first goal of the campaign and all but secure the first league win of Jaissle’s reign.

However, it was Spurs’ high defensive line that caught Lineker’s high as they were caught out by a stunning pass from Gonzalez that ultimately led to the opening goal of the game and set the foundations for Newcastle’s fourth win in their last five visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What did Gary Lineker say about Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United?

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast on Sunday, Lineker said: “I think Alan will be quite chirpy in the morning with Newcastle winning at Spurs. It’s a big win for them. I suppose the fact Spurs have spent so much, to lose your opening two games of the season, is a big story but ultimately, you’ve got two teams that were in the bottom half last season, although Newcastle have lost some players, Spurs are finding it hard to find their feet. It’s understandably going to take time when you’ve got that many new players.

“I think the issue always with high lines, and they’re really good and positive and I love high line football, that’s how I like to see the game, it’s far more entertaining, but the issue with high line is you can not do it when you have no pressure on the ball. Gonzalez has so much time to time his pass and defenders, if you don’t drop a little bit as he’s about to pass it, you’re in big trouble. It’s all very well saying the high line this and the high line that, but if a high line is done well and sensibly, you really need your midfield on it and to be closing people down for it to work. There are times when it can work and times when it doesn’t - and it certainly didn’t work for Spurs. They were all at sea with that.”

Newcastle United supporters had the last laugh on Sandro Tonali following his £100million move to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Newcastle United could not resist posting a picture of Sandro Tonali looking worse for wear during the 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

It was the Italian’s turn to face the Toon boo boys - who let their voices be heard every time he touched the ball. Alexander Isak had faced - and struggled to deal with - the Geordie wrath a week earlier.

And like his former Newcastle teammate, Tonali also looked a shell of his black-and-white capabilities. Roberto De Zerbi hooked the 26-year-old on 74 minutes immediately after Yoane Wissa’s clincher.

Newcastle United troll Sandro Tonali

Newcastle’s media team posted a cheeky photo of Tonali during the game. In the image, Joe Willock proudly stood over the £100million man as he lay on the deck.

An air of doubt must have crept into Tonali’s mind as he left the North London turf. He made no secret that his Newcastle exit was for non-football reasons - namely to live in the capital.

Almost doubling his pay packet to a staggering £275,000 per week was also likely a deciding factor. As for the Magpies, they have a new midfield maestro in town as Nico Gonzalez outshone Tonali on the big stage.

‘Confidence’ - Matthias Jaissle

Speaking post-match, the German vowed that the win - which he called well-deserved - over Spurs will give his players confidence after a turbulent off-season. Jaissle added: “I’m really pleased, not only because of the goals we scored, also because of the performance they showed and how they were improving during a match.

“That gives me confidence and should give us confidence to be able to adjust things. That's what the lads showed, especially in the second half. It was really good in both phases, we even controlled the transition moments much better. Therefore, I also think it was, in the end, a well-deserved win.”

Newcastle United won for the first time in the Premier League under Matthias Jaissle with a 2-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur.

Nico Gonzalez made his Newcastle United debut as Matthias Jaissle made six changes from the 3-2 Carabao Cup second round win over West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night.

The Spaniard came into the starting XI along with Lukas Hornicek, Lewis Miley, Anthony Elanga, Harvey Barnes and Yoane Wissa, as Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur, Jacob Ramsey, Jacob Murphy, Bazoumana Toure and Nick Woltemade made way.

Elanga broke the deadlock on the hour mark after he got on the end of Dedic’s clever knockdown. On the turn, the Swedish international saw his effort go in off the post.

Wissa then doubled the Magpies’ lead in the 72nd minute. A deep corner by Lewis Hall was headed goalwards by substitute Nick Woltemade and the No.9 acrobatically flicked his shot past the Spurs goalkeeper.

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Matthias Jaissle is weighing up whether to throw Nico Gonzalez straight into his Newcastle United starting XI.

The Magpies visit Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this evening, four days after Gonzalez joined the club in a £50million deal from Manchester City.

Jaissle has shown he is not afraid to turn to a player fresh through the door, having started £30million signing Amar Dedic against Liverpool, though the German had worked with the right-back before at RB Leipzig and FC Liefering.

“He trained with us and he looks sharp,” Jaissle said at his pre-match press conference on Thursday evening. “He is an option.

“It will take time and I cannot tell you how long it takes, but he's a smart player, he has huge potential and already brings so much quality in the squad. I think he will adapt fast into our system, into our way of playing.”

So will Gonzalez start, or will he have to settle for a place on the bench? Here’s how Newcastle are predicted to line-up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Sandro Tonali is preparing to face Newcastle United for the first time since joining Tottenham Hotspur for £100million.

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has already confirmed that Sandro Tonali will start against Newcastle United.

The Italian midfielder started Spurs’ 3-0 Premier League opening day defeat at Brentford last weekend but was left out of the squad for their 5-1 Carabao Cup second round win over Charlton Athletic on Wednesday night.

In his post-match press conference, De Zerbi confirmed that Tonali is not injured and was instead working on his “physical condition” in preparation to start against his former club.

Sandro Tonali will start against Newcastle United

"Sandro was in a plan to work with Marco Senesi yesterday, very strong, to improve their physical condition,” De Zerbi said. “Sandro has to work to feel better in terms of physical condition, but Saturday he will play in the first XI, without problems."

Tonali faces the Magpies for the first time since completing his £100million move to Spurs, and is expected to get a mixed reception from the travelling supporters.

Many were left disappointed at the 26-year-old’s decision to jump ship after supporting him through his 10-month betting ban, which he received just a few months after joining from AC Milan for £55million.

Tonali resumed playing at the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign and helped the club to end their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup, as well as qualify for the Champions League, before leaving following last season’s 12th-place finish in the Premier League.

His agent, Giuseppe Riso, had publicly been drumming up interest in Tonali since January and despite name-checking the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City, he joined Spurs, who have finished 17th in back-to-back Premier League seasons.

Ahead of facing Newcastle, Tonali told Sky Sports: “A mix of emotions. I love the people there. With me, they were amazing. Every single day, from the first season.

“I think we were a little bit more nervous and tense, but I love all the people there. The crowd there, the stadium there, I think it's one of the most beautiful in England. My time there was amazing.

“When I signed for Newcastle, after eight games I was banned. They showed me love like my mum and my dad. I said to my agent that I wanted the best deal for them because they deserve everything.”

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."