Newcastle United target Frattesi and Fagioli after €116m Tonali deal
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Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Inter's Davide Frattesi and Juventus' Nicolò Fagioli as potential midfield signings following the lucrative Sandro Tonali transfer.
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Attributed to original sourceAfter agreeing Sandro Tonali’s record €116m sale to Tottenham Hotspur , Newcastle United are reportedly again looking to Italy for Inter’s Davide Frattesi or Fiorentina midfielder Nicolò Fagioli.
Tonali had been purchased from Milan for over €60m plus add-ons just three years ago, but is now heading to Spurs for double that figure to reunite with his fellow Brescia native Roberto De Zerbi.
Newcastle United suddenly find themselves needing to revamp their midfield and with large amounts of cash, so Tuttomercatoweb suggest they are going to turn back towards more Italian talent.
Frattesi and Fagioli ideas for Newcastle VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The first target is Frattesi, who is not part of the project at Inter and has already been heavily linked with a Premier League move to Nottingham Forest.
The 26-year-old is only under contract until June 2028 and the Nerazzurri expect around €30m for his sale.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 10: Nicolo’ Fagioli of ACF Fiorentina in action during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Genoa CFC at Artemio Franchi on May 10, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) A more creative candidate is Fagioli, who came up through the Juventus youth academy and was sold to Fiorentina for a total €16m plus add-ons in February 2025.
The 25-year-old has 100 Serie A appearances under his belt, scoring six goals with 11 assists.
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Sandro Tonali of Italy warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Curiously, Fagioli and Tonali were both given lengthy bans due to breaking the rules on gambling in 2023.
Fagioli had been struggling with gambling addiction at Juventus and he contacted the authorities asking for help, sparking the investigation into other players.
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What happened
Newcastle United are exploring the Italian market for midfield reinforcements, with Inter's Davide Frattesi and Juventus' Nicolò Fagioli identified as targets. The reported interest comes in the aftermath of the €116m Sandro Tonali transaction, which freed up significant financial firepower. Both Frattesi and Fagioli are established Italian international midfielders who would fit Newcastle's recruitment profile. The links remain speculative at this stage, with no formal bids reported.
Chance analysis
Newcastle's pivot to Serie A midfielders suggests a strategic focus on technically gifted, young Italian internationals — a logical profile given the Premier League's growing investment in continental talent. If either move materializes, it would strengthen Newcastle's central midfield depth and signal continued Saudi-backed spending. The Serie A selling clubs would lose rotation-level starters, with both Inter and Juventus already well-stocked in midfield.
Potential midfield additions for Newcastle; modest squad depth reduction for Inter and Juventus if deals proceed.
If Frattesi or Fagioli joins Newcastle, their Serie A teams lose depth and tactical flexibility in midfield ahead of next season.