Report: Tonali has personal agreement with Tottenham but Newcastle resist
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Sandro Tonali has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Tottenham, but Newcastle United are resisting the transfer and want to keep the Italian midfielder.
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Attributed to original sourceItaly international Sandro Tonali has agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur, claim reports, but Newcastle United continue to fight off interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James’ Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) It has been rumoured for several months that the Italian feels his time at Newcastle is coming to an end, and he is ready for the next step in his career.
That should be in the Premier League still, with a bidding war breaking out between Spurs, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Tonali happy to join Tottenham Sandro Tonali plays for Italy against Moldova in a 2026 World Cup qualifier (@azzurri) Meanwhile, Sky Sports UK and Sky Sport Italia both claim that Tonali has agreed personal terms with Tottenham, so a contract worth more than £275,000 per week is waiting for him to sign.
That all means nothing unless Newcastle United agree a sale, and they are digging their heels in, seemingly demanding around €100m.
It was already reported that the Magpies turned down a bid worth almost £80m from Tottenham, circa €92m.
Milan had sold Tonali to Newcastle United for €60m in 2023, but retained a 10 per cent cut of any future sale fee, so it could be a big payday for them too if the move goes through.
While Arsenal are a more ambitious option, Tottenham would see him working with Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi.
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What happened
According to reports, Sandro Tonali has agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur, who are interested in signing the Italian international from Newcastle United. However, Newcastle are pushing back on the potential transfer and are determined to retain the midfielder, who has become a key figure since joining from AC Milan. The situation remains unresolved, with Tottenham yet to table a formal offer that would satisfy Newcastle's valuation. Tonali's future is likely to be a key talking point in the coming transfer window.
Chance analysis
Tonali has been one of Newcastle's most influential midfielders since his arrival, and losing him would significantly weaken their squad depth and tactical options. For Tottenham, acquiring a player of Tonali's quality on a personal agreement basis would be a coup, giving them leverage in negotiations. Newcastle's resistance signals they are under no financial pressure to sell, but the player's wishes could eventually force a resolution. This story has direct implications for both clubs' midfield quality heading into the next phase of the season.
If completed, Tottenham's midfield quality improves significantly while Newcastle face a notable downgrade in their central midfield options.
Monitor Newcastle-Tottenham midfield performance metrics; if the deal progresses, Newcastle lose a key midfielder while Tottenham gain a creative option.