Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Sandro Tonali would be \u2018open\u2019 to joining Manchester United from Newcastle United this summer.<\/p>\n
He adds the 25-year-old has been placed \u2018very high\u2019 on INEOS\u2019 shortlist as they start seriously scouring the market for a suitable Casemiro successor.<\/p>\n
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DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE<\/a> & GOOGLE PLAY<\/a><\/p>\n Tonali opens door to United move<\/p>\n It comes as a substantial blow for Newcastle, who now look poised to lose their \u00a355 million investment after only three years, 10 months of which he spent out of action due to his betting ban.<\/p>\n On the plus side for the Magpies, United potentially signing Tonali would mean that Bruno Guimaraes, who\u2019s also been linked with an Old Trafford switch<\/a>, is almost certain to stay; they had reportedly made it clear that there was no chance of both midfielders leaving in one window.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n How Tonali has fared in recent years<\/p>\n Tonali, who was previously hailed as \u2018the best midfielder in the country\u2019<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n In England, the player has racked up 73 Premier League appearances, making it no surprise he\u2019s caught the attention of INEOS, who are continuing to target top-flight-proven stars following the success of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha\u2019s additions.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Aside from Tonali<\/a>, Romano adds that the Reds remain firmly interested in Nottingham Forest\u2019s Elliot Anderson \u2013 a product of Newcastle\u2019s youth system. However, Manchester City are leading the race for the 23-year-old\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n Read more: Alongside Guimaraes \u2014 The other PL player Man Utd could have held talks over after Romano confirms agency \u2018meeting\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n More Stories \/ Latest News<\/p>\n Romano drops Monday-morning bombshell that \u2018best midfielder in the country\u2019 is \u2018open\u2019 to Man Utd move this summer<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Mar 30 2026, 8:41<\/a><\/p>\n 67 G\/A in 90 apps: \u00a3150m-rated \u2018boyhood United fan\u2019 now becoming \u2018disillusioned\u2019 with his future at current club<\/p>\n