Arsenal and Tottenham set for bidding war over Newcastle's Tonali
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Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly preparing to battle for the signature of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, who currently plays for Newcastle United.
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Attributed to original sourceAfter reports Sandro Tonali agreed personal terms with Tottenham, now Arsenal are ready to step up talks with Newcastle United for the Italy international, whose asking price is well over €100m.
The former Brescia and Milan midfielder is one of the most sought-after players on the transfer market this summer, as he seems to believe that his time with the Magpies has come to a natural conclusion.
It has been said over the last few weeks that both Tottenham and Arsenal are eager to snap him up, but that the Gunners would be his preferred option.
Tonali ready for new Premier League move NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 07: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St James’ Park on January 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Sky Sports UK and Sky Sport Italia reported over the last 24 hours that Tonali had agreed personal terms with Spurs, worth over £275,000 per week.
However, BBC Sport now add that Arsenal have held exploratory talks too for both Tonali and his Newcastle United teammate Bruno Guimaraes.
Only one of the two would be signed, so currently they are trying to discover the conditions for a move.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Finding an agreement with Newcastle United is not going to be easy, with rumours they already rejected an offer worth £80m (circa €92m) from Tottenham for the Italian.
Manchester City and Manchester United have also been linked with a potential swoop for the Azzurri star.
Milan are also keeping a close eye on the situation, because as part of their €60m sale in 2023, they are owed a 10 per cent cut of any future sale fee.
If a bidding war breaks out, then Tonali could end up being sold for around £100m (circa €115m).
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What happened
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in signing Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, with a bidding war expected this summer. Tonali, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan in 2023, has been one of the Magpies' key midfielders and is also a regular for the Italian national team. Both North London clubs are reportedly preparing formal offers. The article is framed as speculation with no confirmed bids yet on the table.
Chance analysis
Tonali is a high-value box-to-box midfielder with proven Serie A pedigree and growing Premier League experience, making him an attractive target for two clubs needing midfield reinforcement. A bidding war would likely inflate his price, benefiting Newcastle as sellers. For Arsenal and Tottenham, this signals a potential transfer battle that could reshape both squads' midfield options ahead of the new season.
If Tonali moves, the acquiring club gains a top-tier midfielder while Newcastle loses a key player and the rival bidder misses out.
Monitor Tonali's transfer status as a potential midfield addition for either Arsenal or Tottenham; neither club should be assumed to have secured him yet.