Newcastle Targets Next Sandro Tonali in Transfer Push

Newcastle United is actively working on signing a top-quality midfielder to replace Sandro Tonali, who left for Tottenham Hotspur in a £100m deal. The Italian midfielder made 110 appearances for the Magpies during his three-year tenure, including 53 appearances last season.

What happened?

Sandro Tonali completed a staggering £100m move to join Tottenham Hotspur in early July, leaving Newcastle United to find a suitable replacement. The Magpies have already signed Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba, both under 21, to fill the void, but they are more suited to operating in a box-to-box role.

Why it matters for Sandro Tonali

Tonali's departure will be a bitter blow for Newcastle United, who will have to work quickly to land their preferred transfer targets. The Magpies hierarchy will have to navigate the remaining two weeks of the summer window to secure a top-quality player.

What comes next?

Newcastle United is reportedly in talks with Manchester City over a potential transfer for Nico Gonzalez, a player with similar qualities to Tonali. The Spaniard has struggled to live up to expectations since his move to Manchester City for £52m 17 months ago.

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle will have to work quickly to land his chosen targets, with just two weeks remaining in the summer window. The Magpies are targeting a top-quality player who can emulate the impact of Tonali on Tyneside.

Journalist Keith Downie provided an update on the deal via his YouTube channel, stating that talks have taken place between Newcastle United and Manchester City. However, it remains to be seen whether Enzo Maresca's men would be willing to sanction a move for the Spaniard.

Key Takeaways:

• Newcastle United is actively working on signing a top-quality midfielder to replace Sandro Tonali.
• The Magpies are eyeing Nico Gonzalez, a player with similar qualities to Tonali.
• Newcastle United has already signed Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba to fill the void left by Tonali's departure.
• The Magpies hierarchy will have to work quickly to land their preferred transfer targets.

Stats Table:

Note: The stats table compares the appearances of Sandro Tonali and Nico Gonzalez in their respective seasons.