Tottenham Hotspur remain firmly in the race to sign Sandro Tonali, with reports claiming the club has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Italian midfielder. However, negotiations with Newcastle United continue to prove difficult, as the Magpies remain unwilling to lower their asking price.
According to reports, Spurs urged Newcastle to reconsider their initial £75 million valuation, only to receive another firm rejection. The North East club is standing its ground and is believed to value Tonali at around £100 million, making it clear they will not entertain offers below that figure.
Despite the transfer fee stalemate, Tottenham are reportedly prepared to make Tonali one of the club’s highest-paid players. Sky Sports claims Spurs are willing to offer the midfielder a weekly salary exceeding £275,000 in an effort to convince him to move to North London.
Tottenham are expected to return with an improved bid, while reports suggest Tonali is open to the switch and would be ready to sign if both clubs can strike an agreement. New manager Roberto De Zerbi is understood to have identified the 26-year-old as a priority addition, believing he can inject quality, leadership and composure into a midfield that lacked consistency last season.
Tonali joined Newcastle from AC Milan in 2023 and remains under contract until 2029. After returning from his betting-related suspension, the Italy international has re-established himself as one of the Premier League club’s most influential performers, making Newcastle reluctant to sanction his departure unless their valuation is fully met.
The potential deal has divided Tottenham supporters. While many believe Tonali possesses the quality to transform the team’s midfield, others question whether spending between £80 million and £100 million, alongside a huge wage package, represents good value. Some fans remain sceptical that Spurs will ultimately complete the deal, citing the club’s history of lengthy negotiations and missed transfer targets.
Others see the pursuit as evidence of a wider squad rebuild under De Zerbi, with the club determined to strengthen key areas ahead of the new campaign. The Lewis family, majority owners of Tottenham Hotspur, have previously insisted they would respond to supporters’ frustrations with “actions, not words” following disappointing seasons.
Should Spurs eventually secure Tonali’s signature, it would represent one of the biggest statements of intent in the club’s recent history and underline their determination to compete at the highest level.
