Recent reports have suggested that Sandro Tonali would be expected to leave Newcastle United if they failed to qualify for European football
Sandro Tonali has been linked with moves to several of Newcastle United’s rivals(Image: PA)
Newcastle United’s rivals may have been put on alert after an update on Sandro Tonali, with reports suggesting the Italian could be allowed to leave Tyneside if the club fail to qualify for Europe. However, those claims have now been dismissed by Chronicle Live, who report that club officials insist any suggestion of such an agreement is ‘totally untrue.’
Tonali’s future has been the subject of speculation ahead of the summer, with reports linking him with moves to Manchester United and Arsenal. Fresh claims suggest United are preparing a bid, though Tonali remains under contract until 2028, meaning Newcastle are in a strong position to demand whatever fee they like.
It’s understood, however, that Tonali has no release clauses or agreements in his current deal with the club. Comments from his agent, Giuseppe Riso about his client’s prospects fuelled speculation.
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Earlier this month, Riso said: “Tthat was the goal from the moment he went to England – to try to make him a star player.
“I think he’s the Italian footballer with one of the highest values in the world.
“If he shines at the World Cup, will Man City or Arsenal be hot on his heels? I don’t know, but it’s very likely.
“Everyone is waiting for the World Cup; then a thousand scenarios will unfold, but it all kicks off after the World Cup.”
Sandro Tonali has been linked with a move away from Newcastle(Image: Claudio Villa – FIGC/FIGC via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe shot the rumour down last week, saying: “The person that matters the most is Sandro. All I’ve ever seen from him is someone who is totally committed.
“Very selfless at times, he’s here for the team, not for himself. Forget the noise around him, he’s just fully committed.”
Elsewhere, Tonali’s teammate Bruno Guimaraes has also attracted interest from United, with Howe describing claims that the Brazilian is in ‘advanced talks’ with the club as ‘disrespectful.’
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