[Horncastle, Whitwell, Athletic] Sandro Tonali is Italy’s main man. What does the future hold for Newcastle midfielder?

**Laurie Tweet:**

#MUFC identified Sandro Tonali as a target last summer but didn’t pursue due to cost. **The same factor – wages + transfer fee – is expected to be prohibitive again this time round, all things considered.**

[https://x.com/lauriewhitwell/status/2038878329751666949](https://x.com/lauriewhitwell/status/2038878329751666949)

**Interesting Bits from the article:**

**Sandro Tonali was identified as a priority target for Manchester United last summer, but was not pursued because of the overall costs involved**, and while he remains of interest they are considering other options this time round.

**There is also a concern among some at United about his gambling ban**. The overall cost of a potential deal is a factor.

# United sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, played DOWN the prospect of a move for Tonali in the upcoming transfer window.

[https://x.com/mufcMPB/status/2038876285854712090](https://x.com/mufcMPB/status/2038876285854712090)

* **Anderson is now understood to be the top target for the midfield position at United**
* Brighton’s Carlos Baleba was put in the same category as Tonali
* **That interest in Baleba could be revived this summer**, but he is one of many players on their list
* The club’s top range last year was around £50m
* **If Manchester United do move for Anderson they would try to complete a deal before the World Cup**
* City are keen on Anderson.

Unless we can get him for around 70m, we should look at multiple cheaper options. He’d provide energy, physicality and dynamism but Casemiro’s replacement should be a priority.

Seems like from the article, City will use United and Anderson for United to throw him a contract full of money