Fabrizio Romano has the transfer rumours flying. He reports a big update on his YouTube channel about Arsenal‘s hunt for Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali. The top reporter says Mikel Arteta’s team really wants the Italian midfielder. He is the main target for them this coming summer.
Romano Reveals Gunners’ Summer Priority: Tonali on the Radar
Arsenal tried to grab him on deadline day back in January after Mikel Merino got injured. But Newcastle United firmly rejected those overtures. Romano thinks things will change once this season ends. Arsenal are preparing to see if they can tempt the Magpies with a big formal bid.
The 25-year-old Italy star is at a career crossroads. He is still a regular in Eddie Howe’s lineup, but Newcastle are having a tough year. They currently sit in 12th place. This slump makes it look like they will miss out on European football. Consequently, Tonali’s camp thinks this summer is the time to decide what’s next. His agent, Giuseppe Riso, wants to look at the player’s options.
Arteta sees the former AC Milan star as the perfect fit for his midfield. He wants Tonali to bring more toughness and better ball control. Tonali has a unique style. He has the defensive grit the Premier League requires but also the passing skills of a playmaker. He can play as a single holding midfielder or in a pair. That gives the North London side more tactical options than they have now.
Do Arsenal have a real shot? Definitely. Newcastle might miss the Champions League. If that happens, they will have a hard time keeping a player like Tonali. The chance to play at the Emirates Stadium is a big draw. Still, the Magpies will undoubtedly demand a massive price tag. They will likely ask for more than £75 million to approve the sale of their record signing.
