Both Manchester clubs and Arsenal keen on Premier League midfielder

A potential tug-of-war over Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali is shaping up to become one of the headline acts of the forthcoming summer transfer window, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all tracking the Italy international, according to TuttoSport.com.

Agent Beppe Riso’s recent trip to England has intensified speculation, after the representative was seen attending Brighton’s fixture against Arsenal. Sources indicate that Riso’s presence was no coincidence, with the Gunners’ sporting director Andrea Berta a long-term admirer of the 24-year-old midfielder.

Arsenal’s interest is not new. The North London club tested Newcastle’s resolve in January only to be told the player was not for sale at any price. Mikel Arteta’s side remain convinced Tonali’s blend of ball-winning and tempo-setting could add another layer of control to an already technically gifted engine room.

Manchester United are equally determined to secure a successor to Casemiro, who will depart Old Trafford on a free transfer. Recruitment staff have identified Tonali as the ideal candidate to anchor Erik ten Hag’s midfield for the next cycle, valuing his Premier League experience and leadership qualities.

Across the city, Manchester City are also monitoring developments. Pep Guardiola sees Tonali as a potential long-term replacement for the ageing Fernandinho role, a player capable of both shielding the back line and initiating attacks with crisp vertical passing.

Newcastle, however, are under no pressure to cash in. Sources close to St James’ Park reiterate the club’s stance that the 2000-born midfielder is “unsellable” and have slapped a €100 million valuation on his head, a fee that would place Tonali among the most expensive midfielders in history.

The Magpies’ asking price reflects both Tonali’s importance to Eddie Howe’s tactical blueprint and the club’s ambition to challenge on multiple fronts. With a Champions League last-16 tie against Barcelona looming and an FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City on the horizon, Newcastle believe a strong finish to the campaign could further inflate the player’s market value.

European giants are also circling. Real Madrid have scouted Tonali extensively, while Juventus dream of luring the former AC Milan prodigy back to Serie A. Yet the Premier League’s financial muscle may prove decisive. TuttoSport.com notes that England’s top flight “once again has a key player in the global transfer market,” likening the situation to Gianluigi Donnarumma’s €25 million switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City in 2025.

For now, Tonali’s focus remains on the pitch. Team-mates say the midfielder is determined to propel Newcastle into the latter stages of both the Champions League and the FA Cup, aware that personal accolades and a soaring reputation will only strengthen his club’s negotiating hand.

Should United, City and Arsenal all formalise their interest, the coming months promise a blockbuster saga that could redefine the market for elite midfielders and set the tone for a summer of high-stakes spending.