Sandro Tonali nearing transfer to Newcastle United
Sandro Tonali could shockingly be on his way out of AC Milan, and it looks more and more likely that Newcastle United will gain from this after sending a $70 million euro bid to the Italian giants. David Ornstein of The Athletic broke the news Wednesday.
Newcastle close to agreement with AC Milan to sign Italy international Sandro Tonali for fee in region of €70m. Subject to final negotiations for 23yo, #NUFC would be landing Eddie Howe’s top midfield target. W/ @JamesHorncastle @TheAthleticFC #ACMilan https://t.co/Mrk197s7if
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 21, 2023
The 23-year-old has enjoyed three stellar seasons at AC Milan, including a Serie A championship. The former Brescia midfielder has established himself as one of the top young midfielders in the world since signing in 2020.
Things keep getting better and better for the Magpies. This comes after they clinched a spot in the 2023-2024 Champions League with a fourth-place finish in the Premier League. Now, they could potentially add Tonali to the impressive Bruno Guimarães.
Those two in the heart of midfield could spell trouble for England and Europe for the better part of a decade. While not initially thought of as for sale, Tonali is worth every penny in terms of age and ability. He is just as desirable in midfield as the England sensation Declan Rice, who is also available.
How did it get to this?
This saga is as quick as it is shocking. Tonali grew up as a Milan fan in the nearby city of Lodi. He looked set to be the captain and a future club legend. However, the departure of the great Paolo Maldini as sporting director must have played a role here. Reports are suggested that the iconic defender had a clash with ownership, resulting in his dismissal.
That one decision has sent shockwaves through the Milan squad. Many players, not just Tonali, are considering their future with the club.
This is an equally shrewd and surprising transfer. Sandro Tonali could potentially make a well-earned move to the Premier League sooner rather than later. As a result, Newcastle United must be taken seriously in the PL and UCL.
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