Liverpool will compete with Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to sign 25-year-old Italian international Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Sandro Tonali is the subject of interest of Liverpool. The Reds have joined Arsenal and Manchester City in the battle for the Newcastle United midfielder’s signature, with all three clubs establishing contact over a possible move. However, the 25-year-old would prefer to return to Italy, as that is “where he wants to settle again with his family” again.
How has Sandro Tonali fared at Newcastle United?
Sandro Tonali has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joining Newcastle United from AC Milan in a deal worth £55 million in July 2023. While the 25-year-old spent several months on the sidelines due to a betting ban, he has been top-class whenever he has been available.
Tonali has made nearly 100 appearances thus far for the Tyneside outfit while chipping in with seven goals and eight assists. Meanwhile, the Italian midfielder’s exploits for his club and country have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Liverpool may dip into the market for a midfielder in the summer transfer window, as Wataru Endo faces an uncertain future at Anfield. So, Arne Slot wants more options in the middle of the park, with Tonali emerging as a viable target for Liverpool. The Reds, along with other Premier League suitors, have established contact over a possible summer move.
Meanwhile, Arsenal contemplated sealing a late move for Sandro Tonali in the winter transfer window, but it did not materialise. The continued interest is somewhat surprising, as Mikel Arteta has a stacked midfield unit in his squad. However, Christian Norgaard is a short-term solution, as he is on the wrong side of 30. So, Arsenal can do with a new midfielder this summer, with Tonali emerging as a viable target.
As for Manchester City, Rodri’s long-term future is uncertain, while Bernardo Silva has entered the final six months of his contract. So, the Citizens are combing the market for a versatile midfielder, with Tonali emerging as a viable target. However, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City may face a tall order to land the Newcastle United mainstay despite establishing contact over a possible move.
The report has revealed that Tonali’s “heart is pulling him back to Italy, where he wants to settle again with his family” again. However, while Juventus and Inter Milan are keen on signing the 25-year-old Italian international from Newcastle United, his “valuation and wage package present significant hurdles” for the Serie A clubs.