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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.”

The wife of Sandro Tonali has wrote a heartfelt letter to Newcastle United.

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Sandro Tonali’s wife, Juliette Pastore, expressed her gratitude to Newcastle United in a heartfelt statement.

Tonali is no longer a Newcastle player after his £100million transfer to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur was confirmed on Monday morning.

The Italian played a key role as the Magpies ended their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and qualified for the Champions League during the 2024-25 season.

But before that, Tonali was hit with a 10-month betting ban just months after joining United from boyhood club AC Milan for £55million in July 2023.

Sandro Tonali wife issues heartfelt statement

And Pastore has thanked Newcastle for the way its people rallied around her and Tonali during “one of the most difficult moments” of their lives.

“Some places leave a mark on your heart forever,” Pastore wrote on Instagram. “Newcastle will always be one of them.

“When life unexpectedly changed for us, this city wrapped its arms around our family. The club, the staff, our teammates, the fans and every person who showed us kindness stood by us with so much understanding, support and compassion.

“In one of the most difficult moments of our lives, you made sure we never felt alone, and that is something we will carry with us forever.

“Newcastle gave us so much more than football. It gave us friendships that became family, memories we will treasure forever, and some of the happiest moments of our lives. It’s where I became a wife, where I became a mum, and where our little boy spent the very first months of his life. That makes this city a part of our story forever.

“As this chapter comes to an end, all I can say is thank you. Thank you for opening your hearts to us, for believing in us, and for making us feel at home when we needed it the most.

“A piece of our hearts will always belong to Newcastle. Forever grateful. 🤍”

Newcastle United transfers: Sandro Tonali has issued an emotional and heartfelt farewell message after his departure from Newcastle was confirmed.

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Sandro Tonali has thanked Newcastle United and its supporters in a heartfelt farewell message upon signing for Tottenham Hotspur.

The 26-year-old’s move to Spurs is worth up to £100million and brings to an end a three-year stay on Tyneside.

Tonali was handed a 10-month betting ban shortly after joining Newcastle from AC Milan for £52million back in 2023 but bounced back from the major set-back to become one of the most important players in Eddie Howe’s side.

The midfielder played a key role in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win and Champions League qualification during the 2024/25 campaign.

While Tonali now moves on, the impact Newcastle had on him will remain forever.

Prior to an official announcement, Tonali took to Instagram to post a long and heartfelt farewell statement along with a video showing his best moments at Newcastle.

It read: “Three years ago I came to Newcastle not really knowing what to expect. 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. Sandro.”

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The former Aston Villa man's comments came after Newcastle United agreed to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Gabby Agbonlahor has slammed financial restrictions for hindering clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

Despite boasting owners worth almost £1trillion, the Magpies have sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali to bankroll summer signings. This comes one year after Newcastle were unable to keep prized asset Alexander Isak.

Perhaps the most frustrating situation came in 2024, when Newcastle reluctantly sold Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh to avoid a potential Premier League points deduction. In a non-PSR world, Chelsea and Manchester City - via rich ownership models - were able to catapult themselves to success.

However, Newcastle continue to be picked off by clubs boasting superior balance sheets. Likewise, Villa, also threatening to break up the “big six” monopoly, are also being hamstrung by financial pressures.

Gabby Agbonlahor fury

Speaking on talkSPORT, former Premier League striker Agbonlahor referenced clubs like Newcastle and Aston Villa to attack the financial rules. His comments came after the Magpies sold Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for £100million.

“I speak for Newcastle fans, for Villa fans, for a lot of fans whose clubs can't spend money,” Agbonlahor said. “Spurs have finished seventeenth two seasons in a row, how can they go and spend £52million on (Jan Paul) van Hecke, Tonali will be £100million, Fernandes will be £85million, free transfers for (Andy) Robertson and (Marcos) Senesi, big, big wages for all five of those players.

“And then teams like Aston Villa who have just won the Europa League are getting fined £19 million and can't spend any money. It's a joke. It's a joke. The rules are a joke. How can clubs like Villa get to the next level? What's the point? The rules are terrible.

“It's that so-called top six bias. Clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle can't buy anyone, but Spurs finish 17th, two seasons in a row, and then go and spend. Who are you going to go and get next?”

‘Can’t dream’ - Gabby Agbonlahor

“Clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle can't dream, you're telling me now Spurs can just finish wherever they want every season, spend whatever they want because they bring in so much,” Agbonlahor added. “I'm not saying they're being punished. I'm just saying it's not fair that they can, and then clubs like Aston Villa who have got multi-billion pound owners and Newcastle can't buy anybody.”

Alan Shearer has given his thoughts on Newcastle United selling Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Alan Shearer is content with Sandro Tonali leaving after he failed to reach the same heights for Newcastle United last season.

However, the Toon icon will only be fully happy if the Magpies reinvest well. Newcastle agreed a £100million sale to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week.

Tonali spent three years on Tyneside, albeit his first season was effectively written off as he faced a 10-month ban for breaching betting regulations. The midfielder helped United win the Carabao Cup and secure Champions League qualification in his comeback campaign.

In truth, he never replicated that form in 2025-26 as Newcastle struggled to a 12th-placed finish. Speculation surrounded Tonali’s future all season and he is now on the brink of joining Spurs for a club-record fee.

‘I’m ok’ - Alan Shearer

Speaking to Betfair, Shearer claimed £100million provides good business for Newcastle. He said: “I'm ok with Tonali leaving. As I previously said on this saga, if Newcastle set their fee at three figures and stick to it then that is fine and that's what they've got.

“I don't think he had a great season last season. We didn't see the Tonali we saw the season before, because he was incredible the season before. I thought by his own high standards, he didn't hit those heights last season at Newcastle.

“So, to get that much money for him, I think it's good. It's a good deal for Newcastle. They now have to spend that money wisely. By all accounts, they're going for young, hungry players in terms of £30-or-40-million-pound deals. So, if that's the case, then I'm ok with it.”

Alan Shearer blasts financial rules

Shearer also hit out at the financial measures, with Newcastle selling a second top star - after Anthony Gordon - to bankroll incomings. He added: “This is my argument in terms of the rules in football now on clubs spending. You've got a team who finished 17th twice in a row, yet they can go and blow everyone out of the water in terms of money-wise, where Newcastle can't.

“Newcastle have had to sell their best young players, had to sell their best players to comply with the rules. So, it never, ever sits easy with me. But that's Tottenham, that's fine, they can do that. I guess De Zerbi got that in his contract, if we stay up, this is what we have to do, otherwise I'm not coming.

“He's in a real power situation. The power is always with De Zerbi in terms of what he wants and what he can do. So, yeah, I'm fine with Spurs spending the money. It's just frustrating that Newcastle, with the wealth, can't spend like that.”