Overview
- Real Madrid sent scouts to St James’ Park to watch Sandro Tonali during Newcastle’s FA Cup match against Manchester City, according to multiple reports.
- Manchester United are evaluating Tonali as a potential successor to Casemiro, with Italian reporting suggesting an asking price in the £85m–£100m range.
- Newcastle insist they are not a selling club and would demand a very large fee, with the midfielder on a long-term deal reported to run to 2030.
- Local outlet Chronicle Live reports Arsenal have stepped back from pursuing Tonali, as Newcastle also reduce his media commitments to limit transfer speculation.
- Interest from leading clubs remains strong, and Newcastle’s uncertain path to next season’s Champions League is viewed as a factor that could influence the summer picture.