Newcastle United could be closing in on a transfer agreement with AC Milan for midfielder Sandro Tonali. Reports suggest that the Premier League club has made a bid of around €70 million for the Italy international, with negotiations ongoing.
If the deal goes through, Tonali would be Newcastle’s top target to boost their midfield and help manager Eddie Howe secure a strong finish in the upcoming season. Tonali emerged as a key target for the club early in the transfer window, and despite interest from other clubs, including Chelsea, Newcastle appears to be pulling ahead in the race.
The acquisition of Tonali would be a record transfer for Newcastle, matching the club-record purchase of Alexander Isak last summer. The club is also on the lookout for several other key positions, including a wide forward, a centre-back, and a full-back. However, midfielders are the priority, with a defensive and more versatile option among the top targets.
Tonali is set to captain Italy at this month’s Under-21 European Championship, having helped Milan win their first Scudetto in 11 years in 2022. The 23-year-old has played multiple midfield roles for AC Milan, making 48 appearances for the club across all competitions last season.
Newcastle secured their place in the Champions League for the first time since 2003 by finishing fourth last season. As they gear up for another challenging season, they are rumored to be interested in Leicester’s James Maddison as well. However, it remains to be seen whether a deal can be struck at the right price.
Overall, the acquisition of Tonali would be a major boost to Newcastle’s midfield, helping the club build on last season’s success. And with several other positions still needing to be filled, there could be more exciting news in the coming weeks as Newcastle continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season.
