Sandro Tonali Closing In on 100m Tottenham Move as De Zerbi Factor Weighs In
LONDON — Sandro Tonali is reportedly closing in on a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal that could reach £100 million, in what would be one of the defining moves of the Premier League summer.
The Italy midfielder, who rebuilt his career and reputation at Newcastle United, has emerged as the priority midfield target in North London. Reports in England and Italy indicate that head coach Roberto De Zerbi has played an influential role in persuading Tonali that the project fits his peak years.
Why It Makes Sense for Spurs
Tonali offers what Tottenham’s midfield has lacked: a controller who defends the transition, dictates tempo from deep and arrives late in the box. A fee in the region of £100m would represent a club-record outlay and a statement of intent after an inconsistent 2025-26 campaign.
Newcastle’s Position
Newcastle are under no financial pressure to sell, but a nine-figure offer for a player signed for around €70m from AC Milan in 2023 tests any resolve. The club has already moved in the market this window, completing the signing of Aladji Bamba from Monaco on 24 July.
An official announcement has not yet been made; the move remains at the advanced-negotiation stage.
Sources: Sky Sports Transfer Centre, BeSoccer
