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<\/p>\nSandro Tonali was reportedly offered to Arsenal in the closing stages of the January transfer window and now the midfielder’s agent has spoken openly about his client’s plans<\/p>\n
20:27, 06 Feb 2026Updated 20:50, 06 Feb 2026<\/p>\n
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Sandro Tonali could leave Newcastle in the summer (Image: Visionhaus\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Sandro Tonali could leave Newcastle in the summer transfer window because he wants to continue playing in the Champions League<\/a> next season. The Italy international<\/a> was unsettled in the January transfer window<\/a> and was reportedly offered to Arsenal<\/a> \u2013 and now his agent has spoken out on his future plans.<\/p>\n Tonali had reportedly been flagged<\/a> to Arsenal<\/a>\u2019s sporting director, Andrea Berta, during the latter stages of the January window. The Gunners did not move for the 25-year-old midfielder, but his desire to explore his options has ruffled feathers on Tyneside.<\/p>\n Manager Eddie Howe was forced to address the possibility of Tonali having his head turned before the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City<\/a>. But the sight of Tonali trudging out of the Etihad Stadium after their 5-1 defeat on aggregate didn\u2019t help matters.<\/p>\n According to The Athletic<\/a>, Tonali\u2019s representatives contacted Berta to sound him out over a possible transfer. That eventuality didn\u2019t become a reality but the \u00a355million signing from AC Milan in 2023 is open to leaving in the summer, according to his agent Giuseppe Riso. Along with Arsenal, Manchester City, Juventus<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a> are all understood to be monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to leave Arsenal again as Celtic transfer confirmed<\/a>READ MORE: Liverpool star’s dad U-turns on Real Madrid transfer interest – ‘If the opportunity arises’<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cNewcastle<\/a> are having a hard time letting go of Sandro, and he wants to lead the club to the Champions League,\u201d Riso told Tuttosport. \u201cWe\u2019ll evaluate and decide what to do in the summer. These transfer discussions will take place later. We\u2019ll see how the season ends and then we\u2019ll decide what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cThere\u2019s no preference at the moment. It\u2019s still early. What we\u2019re saying today won\u2019t apply tomorrow. Newcastle couldn\u2019t let him go now, and there\u2019s no point in moving, especially since Sandro is very attached to the club.\u201d<\/p>\n Alan Shearer has warned his former club that they could lose key players like Tonali, who is under contract until June 2028, in the summer if they don\u2019t qualify for the Champions League. The Magpies face a two-legged play-off against Qarabag to reach the last 16 of the competition but are 11th in the Premier League<\/a>, well off the qualification places.<\/p>\n Sandro Tonali wants to stay in the Champions League(Image: AFP\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n \u201cAs far as I’m aware, we’ve got a player who is an outstanding footballer, an outstanding person,\u201d Howe said earlier in the week when asked about Tonali. \u201cHe’s very happy here, he’s got a great relationship with me, his teammates, and seems really happy within himself.<\/p>\n \u201cThat would surprise me [if Tonali became unsettled], but our best players will always attract glances from other clubs \u2013 that’s just the reality of football.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to keep our group together, we want to be progressive and Sandro plays a part in that. All encompassed, I don’t see an issue but I don’t control everything. There was certainly no intention from our side to lose Sandro at all. He’s such an integral player to what we’re doing. He’s very happy here.<\/p>\n “He is absolutely fine. I had discussions with him yesterday [Monday] and he is absolutely focused on playing for us. His only focus is Man City and trying to win that game. There’s absolutely no issue with Sandro himself and he’s committed.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community <\/a>and receive your daily dose of Mirror <\/a>Football <\/a>content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a349<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Sandro](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_GettyImages-2259393957.jpg\")
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