Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly likelier to sign 25-year-old Italian international Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United than Serie A clubs in the coming months.
According to a report by Football Insider, Arsenal and Manchester City are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. The two Premier League clubs are eager to reinforce their first-team squads by signing a versatile midfielder in the summer transfer window.
The Premier League giants are not alone in the battle for Tonali’s signature, as Serie A clubs are also keen on signing him in the upcoming transfer window. However, the latest report has brought bad news for the Italian outfits, as Arsenal and Manchester City are better-placed to land the Newcastle United mainstay this summer.
Sandro Tonali and his Newcastle United spell so far
Sandro Tonali has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since joining Newcastle United from AC Milan in a deal worth £55 million in July 2023. The 25-year-old has been a pivotal figure for the Tyneside outfit whenever he has been fit and available, never showing signs of rust despite missing most of his debut season due to a betting ban.
Tonali has been exceptional in the 2025/26 season, chipping in with three goals and seven assists in 47 appearances thus far. However, the Italian midfielder’s future is uncertain after rumours of an exit a few weeks ago. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature amid mounting speculation surrounding the Newcastle United mainstay.
A man in demand
Arsenal considered 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, with Christian Norgaard on the wrong side of 30, Arsenal may look for a new midfielder this summer.
As for Manchester City, they may dip into the market for a holding midfielder this summer, even though Pep Guardiola has a stacked midfield unit. However, Rodri has not been at his best since returning from a long-term knee injury. Additionally, Nico Gonzalez has failed to win over the Manchester City manager despite being consistent in the middle of the park.
With Newcastle United warming up to the possibility of parting ways with the 25-year-old Italian international, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United will fancy their prospects. The Magpies are 12th in the Premier League table, and they have never shown the consistency they displayed last season. So, Champions League qualification may be a faint hope at best for the Tyneside outfit.