Overview
- Multiple outlets on Friday reported that Sandro Tonali now favors a move back to Serie A rather than joining Manchester City or Manchester United.
- Football365 reports that AC Milan are seen as leading the race in Italy, with Juventus and Inter also linked.
- Arsenal and Chelsea remain linked by recent coverage, and a Football Insider piece cast Saturday’s Arsenal match as a possible audition, which has not been confirmed by the clubs.
- Fabrizio Romano said Manchester City appreciate Tonali and have discussed him internally, though he described no active negotiations.
- Newcastle hold the midfielder on a long contract and are expected to seek a premium fee, with reports citing a price near £80–100m as the club weighs sales after missing the Champions League.