Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes, via Football Talk, reports Liverpool have entered the pursuit of the Italy midfielder for a potential summer move.
- Arsenal are widely portrayed as leading contenders after Newcastle rejected a January approach, with fresh reports suggesting the Gunners are well placed for the summer window.
- Yahoo Sports notes The Athletic’s reporting that Newcastle value Tonali at more than £80m and that his salary expectations complicate a return to Italy for Juventus or Inter.
- Tonali’s agent has indicated any decision will come after the season, with Champions League participation and a regular starting role viewed as key priorities.
- Manchester City and Manchester United are monitoring the situation, and Pep Guardiola has praised Tonali as a “top, top player,” while the midfielder’s Newcastle contract runs to 2030.