Spurs Step Up Summer Rebuild
Tottenham Hotspur is aiming for a massive rebuild in the summer transfer window under Roberto De Zerbi after narrowly avoiding relegation to the Championship.
Spurs have already reached agreement in principle for the signings of Marco Senesi and Andy Robertson for the Spurs defense. Recently they have sent a second bid worth €57 million to sign Dutch defender Van Hecke from Brighton, but Brighton CEO Paul Barber confirmed that they have rejected the bid for the player.
Tottenham Enter Race for Tonali
Spurs have now turned their attention to a surprise midfield target, Sandro Tonali, who is targeted by multiple clubs around Europe, including Manchester United and Manchester City.
According to Mateo Moretto, Roberto De Zerbi wants Sandro Tonali in the midfield as key to their new project, which is building from this summer. Spurs have surprisingly entered the race to sign the Italian from Newcastle United, and the player is also keen on the move as per the report.
Newcastle Set High Valuation
Newcastle United values the player whose contract is set to expire in June 2028 at €100 million this summer;]() both the player and the club are open to an exit to make room for a younger player to build a new ambitious project under Eddie Howe.
Their shared connection between Sandro Tonali and Roberto De Zerbi to Brescia could prove influential in negotiations to convince the player to join a long-term project under the manager.
Why Tonali Is in Demand
Tonali joined Newcastle United from Italian giants AC Milan for €70 million with potential add-ons. The player has been key to the team since his arrival with the Magpies; he was the midfield general in the past 3 seasons for Newcastle United under Eddie Howe with his passing, game reading, leadership, and ability to dictate the flow of the game along with Bruno Guimarães.
His ability to shine in both central midfielder and defensive midfielder roles makes him stand out in the options for the teams.
Club-to-Club Talks Expected
Newcastle United and Spurs will conduct team-to-team discussions sooner to accelerate the deal and close it before any potential hijack attempts.