{"id":448914,"date":"2026-02-27T18:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/448914\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:35:12","slug":"fabrizio-romano-issues-update-on-arsenal-signing-newcastle-star-sandro-tonali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/448914\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano Issues Update on Arsenal Signing Newcastle Star Sandro Tonali"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal remain keen on signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n

The Gunners<\/a> are admirers of the Italy international and could look to step up their interest after being linked with a surprise move in the final hours of the winter transfer window.<\/p>\n

Romano says there is a possibility that Tonali could leave Newcastle after the season amid interest from Premier League and Serie A clubs.<\/p>\n

Manchester United and Juventus could both rival Arsenal in a potential race for the midfielder, who is under contract until the summer of 2028.<\/p>\n

Arsenal Could Return for Sandro Tonali<\/p>\n

\"Arsenal<\/p>\n

Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel<\/a>, revealed that Arsenal could return for Tonali after the season, after initial conversations earlier this year.<\/p>\n

The Gunners looked at signing the Italian in January, but the move never appeared realistic, as Newcastle were reluctant to sell one of their key players mid-season:<\/p>\n

\u201cI can guarantee that there is a possibility to see Sandro Tonali leaving Newcastle in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere to go? I mean with Arsenal, conversations, appreciation, for sure, but in January it was absolutely impossible, not even realistic, not even a negotiation, because Arsenal were never going to try and make something impossible happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey know that Newcastle were never letting Tonali leave in the January transfer window. So that story was absolutely impossible.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the summer, it could be different. So let’s see with Arsenal, but it’s not only Arsenal. I can say that, for example, the player is being watched by Manchester United.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet’s see what’s going to happen also with Italian clubs. For example, Juventus dream of Sandro Tonali, but of course it’s a very expensive deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

A move to Arsenal would make Tonali the first Newcastle player to join the Gunners since right-back Mathieu Debuchy in 2014, although the Magpies are expected to try everything they can to keep hold of the Italian.<\/p>\n

Liverpool navigated Newcastle\u2019s difficult negotiations last summer, as a deadline-day deal for striker Alexander Isak took nearly two months to complete.<\/p>\n

Arsenal Eyeing a Busy Summer Window<\/p>\n

\"Andrea<\/p>\n

After splashing out over \u00a3250m on new signings last summer, Arsenal appear to be heading for another busy transfer window amid their ongoing battle for the Premier League title.<\/p>\n

As Romano further revealed in his video, the Gunners remain keen on signing a new midfielder after exploring their options late in January following an injury to Mikel Merino.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta has also earmarked a new, young right-back as one of his priorities for the summer, who may compete for a starting spot with Jurrien Timber.<\/p>\n

The Gunners are also expected to complete a permanent move for defender Piero Hincapie<\/a>, who is spending the season on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n

How Could Tonali Suit Mikel Arteta\u2019s Plans?<\/p>\n

\"Arsenal<\/p>\n

With Arsenal expected to retain their interest in Tonali ahead of the summer, we asked ChatGPT how the Italian could suit Arteta\u2019s vision in midfield:<\/p>\n

Box-to-box balance \u2013 Sandro Tonali could add energy and mobility alongside Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi, helping Arsenal maintain intensity across the pitch.<\/p>\n

Progressive passing and control \u2013 Tonali\u2019s ability to carry the ball and dictate tempo complements Martin Odegaard\u2019s creativity, linking defence and attack efficiently.<\/p>\n

Tactical versatility \u2013 Comfortable as a deep-lying playmaker or slightly advanced, he fits Mikel Arteta\u2019s structured yet flexible midfield system, offering rotation and balance.<\/p>\n

\"Mikel<\/p>\n

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