{"id":502399,"date":"2026-06-16T11:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/502399\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:35:09","slug":"sandro-tonali-transfer-news-tottenham-hotspur-want-newcastle-midfielder-as-roberto-de-zerbi-makes-italian-top-target-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/502399\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandro Tonali transfer news: Tottenham Hotspur want Newcastle midfielder as Roberto De Zerbi makes Italian top target | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham want to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The Italy international is a top target for Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi as he looks to rebuild his squad after helping the club avoid relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>One of Spurs&#8217; top priorities this summer is improving the technical ability of the squad and bringing in a midfielder who can dictate play.<\/p>\n<p>        Monterosa<\/p>\n<p>                This content is provided by Monterosa, which may be using cookies and other technologies.<br \/>\n                To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies.<br \/>\n                You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Monterosa cookies or to allow those cookies just once.<br \/>\n                You can change your settings at any time via the <a href=\"#privacy-options\">Privacy Options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Monterosa cookies.<br \/>\n                To view this content you can use the button below to allow Monterosa cookies for this session only.<\/p>\n<p>                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"ui-consent-roadblock-body__link ui-consent-roadblock-permanently\" data-single-click-vendor-name=\"monterosa\" data-show-on-fallback=\"false\" data-testid=\"consent-roadblock-allow\">Enable Cookies<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ui-consent-roadblock-body__link ui-consent-roadblock-once\" data-single-click-vendor-name=\"monterosa\" data-testid=\"consent-roadblock-allow-once\">Allow Cookies Once<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tonali has been identified by De Zerbi as an ideal candidate for that role.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian will have a big say on transfers this summer and a move for Tonali would underline Spurs&#8217; commitment to backing De Zerbi and their promise to spend significantly on improving the squad.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle would only consider selling Tonali, who has a contract until 2029, for a huge fee. They do not want to lose him.<\/p>\n<p>Tonali&#8217;s current deal, signed in 2024 when he was serving a 10-month gambling ban, does not include a release clause, which puts Newcastle in a strong negotiating position.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports News reported in April that there was a general understanding that Tonali &#8211; along with Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento &#8211; may like a new challenge this summer. Gordon has already signed for Barcelona in a \u00a369m transfer.<\/p>\n<p>          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sdc-article-image__item\" loading=\"lazy\" intrinsicsize=\"768x432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/skysports-tonali-newcastle_7202462.jpg\"   alt=\"Sandro Tonali\" data-testid=\"article-image-image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tonali is one of the Premier League&#8217;s best midfielders and has been high on the lists of Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>As it stands, City and United have prioritised other midfield targets. City are in talks with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, while United have agreed a deal for Ederson with Atalanta and are now pursuing West Ham&#8217;s Mateus Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p>In a summer when midfielders are already coming at a premium, City&#8217;s move for Anderson, which is expected to cost north of \u00a3100m, is likely to have a knock-on effect for other deals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11661\/13552983\/transfer-news-every-premier-league-clubs-plans-for-summer-window-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spurs&#8217; summer transfer plans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tottenham have got to work early on rebuilding their squad by signing centre-back Marcos Senesi and left-back Andy Robertson on free transfers. Spurs still want to add another defender and are pursuing Brighton&#8217;s Jan Paul van Hecke.<\/p>\n<p>Brighton have made a \u00a330m bid for Spurs&#8217; teenage centre-back Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old, who established himself as one of Europe&#8217;s top young defenders on loan at Hamburg, is keen to move to Brighton, but Spurs are unlikely to accept the current deal on the table.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned, Spurs are looking to create a squad capable of playing in the style of De Zerbi and finding a central midfielder who can dictate play is a key part of the plan.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs have been searching for a winger to replace Heung-Min Son for a year but have so far been unsuccessful, failing with moves for Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo. Man City&#8217;s Savinho is one of the players on their list this summer.<\/p>\n<p>De Zerbi also wants to bring in another striker, perhaps with the ability to play across the whole front line, to give him a variety of options in case Spurs&#8217; injury crisis does not let up next season.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs may also need to sign another goalkeeper if Guglielmo Vicario returns to Italy. Juventus have him on their list as they evaluate a potential transfer, while Inter were previously interested. Antonin Kinsky kept the No 1 spot for the run-in under De Zerbi.<\/p>\n<p>Do not rule out a permanent move for Joao Palhinha if Spurs can agree a fee with Bayern Munich after the set option price expired after the end of the season. Spurs face potential competition for his signature from Sporting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tottenham want to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer. 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