Romano drops Monday-morning bombshell that ‘best midfielder in the country’ is ‘open’ to Man Utd move this summer

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Sandro Tonali would be ‘open’ to joining Manchester United from Newcastle United this summer.

He adds the 25-year-old has been placed ‘very high’ on INEOS’ shortlist as they start seriously scouring the market for a suitable Casemiro successor.

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Tonali opens door to United move

It comes as a substantial blow for Newcastle, who now look poised to lose their £55 million investment after only three years, 10 months of which he spent out of action due to his betting ban.

On the plus side for the Magpies, United potentially signing Tonali would mean that Bruno Guimaraes, who’s also been linked with an Old Trafford switch, is almost certain to stay; they had reportedly made it clear that there was no chance of both midfielders leaving in one window.

How Tonali has fared in recent years

Tonali, who was previously hailed as ‘the best midfielder in the country’ following a string of stellar performances for Italy, came through the ranks at Brescia before spending three years with boyhood club AC Milan, where he won the Scudetto in 2022.

In England, the player has racked up 73 Premier League appearances, making it no surprise he’s caught the attention of INEOS, who are continuing to target top-flight-proven stars following the success of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha’s additions.

Aside from Tonali, Romano adds that the Reds remain firmly interested in Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson – a product of Newcastle’s youth system. However, Manchester City are leading the race for the 23-year-old’s signature.

Romano drops Monday-morning bombshell that ‘best midfielder in the country’ is ‘open’ to Man Utd move this summer

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