Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been told that a move to Manchester United could still be on the cards this summer, if various reports are to be followed, while reports in Uruguay have suggested that the Magpies’ interest in the fading Red Devils star could open up a potential deal.
The Italy international has found himself attracting widespread attention ahead of the summer window. Now regarded as one of the best players in the Premier League, it looks like Newcastle could face an uphill battle to keep Tonali in their hands this summer.
In fact, although Tonali himself does not hesitate to leave the team that he knows has stood by him during difficult times in his career, his agent is doing things behind the scenes and has publicly spoken of his efforts to move the 25-year-old.
To that end, Arsenal and Manchester United have both been strongly linked with moves, although sources have revealed to TEAMtalk this week that there is a growing belief that Manchester City will want to sign two midfielders this summer, with Tonali and Elliot Anderson both on their radar and City legends Bernardo Silva and Rodri both expected to move on.
However, it is understood that Newcastle are determined not to let one of their most valuable assets leave this summer, and have paid £80m to £100m (up to €115m, $133m) to keep his admirers from thinking they don’t want to lose him.
After that, our transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, revealed on Wednesday that Manchester United may be focusing on other targets before the Italian, feeling that there is better value in signing money from abroad and raised several doubts about the deal for the former AC Milan player.
According to our report, Romano now insists there is still some way for Man Utd to do a deal, although he admits a number of things have to go first…
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Romano explains how Man Utd could sign Sandro Tonali
“There have been reports in English suggesting that Tonali was only on United’s radar last year and that his price is still too high,” Romano began in his book. YouTube channel. But my information is that the discussion took place this year, in February and March United arrived at Tonali’s camp again to be informed about his situation and to understand the price and conditions of Newcastle.
“Arsenal have also made calls, and Manchester City continue to be interested in Tonali, although their main target remains Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson.
As I mentioned last month, City have put Anderson at the top of their shortlist.
“At the moment, United do not plan to pay anything crazy for Tonali. If the price is right, it is a serious option, but they will not spend a lot of money. The interest from United and City in Tonali and Anderson is real, but it is still at the beginning.
“So, both Manchester clubs are interested in the same players, but there is still a long way to go before any bids or deals happen.”
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Now, a report from the Uruguayan center Country gave Man Utd a possible way to reduce their costs for Tonali.
That’s after it was said that the Red Devils “rejected” an offer from Newcastle to sell Manuel Ugarte to the Magpies in the January window, at which time they decided that it was not the right time to let the 24-year-old Uruguayan go.
However, a summer move to Old Trafford cannot be ruled out. Ugarte did not deliver the star fee that former director of football, Dan Ashworth, promised in his £50m signing from PSG, and sources understand that the Red Devils will now consider offers to move him this summer after two very difficult seasons in the North West.
Although a move to the continent – Juventus is strongly linked – looks like a real option – it has been suggested that Man Utd could use the interest from Eddie Howe’s side and Ugarte as part of a possible exchange deal and could lower the price of Tonali.
TEAMtalk sources, however, are yet to confirm whether Newcastle’s alleged interest in Ugarte is genuine at this stage.
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Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest star Anderson has posted an impressive social media post as United battle City for his signature.
As for Tonali, our report on Wednesday confirmed that he is one of four big-name players that Newcastle were fighting to keep, while comments made by the club’s chief executive, David Hopkinson, indicated that Howe is fighting to keep his job as Magpies manager.
In other news, Fabrizio Romano has responded to speculation that Barcelona’s bid to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United is over.
Back to Newcastle, and if you missed our pick on Wednesday, TEAMtalk sources have revealed that Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign the Paris Saint-Germain player who is now set to spark his exit from the European champions.
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