Manchester United are open to spending £100 million on a midfielder this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, with one key star in mind.

It comes as part of a huge midfield rebuild for the Red Devils, as Casemiro’s exit is expected to be joined with a move for Manuel Ugarte, before some potential incoming signings.

Ederson is set to join the club from Atalanta this summer, with terms seemingly agreed for his move, while reports have also claimed that talks are ongoing surrounding a deal for Mateus Fernandes.

That’s not to say Man United may not look at further signings in the market, especially in the central ranks, ahead of their return to the Champions League.

With that in mind, it seems as though one particular target is being eyed up, and a huge price tag won’t be putting the Old Trafford outfit off of making a move.

Man United Want Sandro Tonali

According to the report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Man United are among a whole host of teams showing interest in Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali.

A deal is described as difficult, because the Magpies intend on building their project around the Italian midfielder, and won’t let him go without a fight to keep him.

The 26-year-old has two years remaining on his contract with the club, which means that a deal isn’t totally off the cards, however, but it will require a hefty sum.

A £100 million price tag has been put on Tonali by Newcastle, which would put him among some of the most-expensive transfers in Premier League history.

That said, the report claims that United are not “scared” of the figure that the Magpies have quoted, meaning they could be willing to drop that £100 million fee on the Italian international.

Michael Carrick‘s side aren’t alone in their admiration, however, as rivals Arsenal and Manchester City are also believed to be in the conversation.

It could make for an interesting battle to secure Tonali’s signature, after a few impressive campaigns in the Premier League so far.

Sandro Tonali Brings Quality

If there’s one thing that Tonali would bring Man United this summer, it’s clear quality in the midfield. The midfield maestro is capable of playing as both a number six and as a number eight, offering an ability to start attacks as well as finish them at the other end of the pitch.

While Newcastle struggled for much of the recent Premier League campaign, Tonali was a standout star through much of the season with his silky play.

It’s not only for the Magpies that he has impressed, as he has been praised for his quality in the Italian national team over the past season or so.

Football Italia’s player ratings back in September, after a stunning display against Estonia, described the Newcastle ace as “the best midfielder in the country”.

With Italy narrowly missing out on the World Cup this summer, there is a clear schedule for clubs to try their hand at convincing Tonali to join.

It remains to be seen whether Man United will make their interest concrete with a bid, but there are other deals that club may look to get over the line first.

After winning the Premier League, Arsenal are now looking to take their squad to the next level with some star-studded quality on the radar for the summer transfer window.

The Gunners are in the market for a number ten, as recent reports have claimed that Morgan Rogers is a transfer target, having shown plenty of quality in his time playing for Aston Villa and the England national team.

Any move could prove costly, however, meaning that Arsenal and Mikel Arteta could look elsewhere in the market for players who can still bring some attacking quality, but at a different price.

With that in mind, the North London club have seemingly shortlisted another Premier League star, with the Sun reporting interest in the playmaker.

Arsenal Shortlist Morgan Gibbs-White

According to the report from the Sun, Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has emerged as a potential target for Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

It’s claimed that the 26-year-old is viewed as an alternative to Rogers, with there being some admirers over his talent in the backroom team at the Emirates Stadium.

The attacking midfielder was linked with an exit from Nottingham Forest last summer, as he emerged as an option for rivals Tottenham, coming as an alternative to Eberechi Eze after the Gunners swooped to land him.

While the direction of travel indicated that a switch would be on the cards, Gibbs-White instead signed a new contract at the City Ground, extending his stay until 2028.

That led to another impressive season with Nottingham Forest, even with relegation fears creeping into the Premier League campaign, as he became a surprise omission from the England World Cup squad.

With two years remaining on that contract, there is a possibility that Gibbs-White could be on the move this summer, though Forest appear reluctant to allow that to happen.

It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will put forward a compelling offer or not, as Premier League rivals also consider a switch for the talisman.

Morgan Rogers Vs Morgan Gibbs-White

In Rogers and Gibbs-White, Arsenal have two impressive options who can help break games open more frequently than the team currently does.

Both stars find plenty of goals and assists for their respective teams, finding a way to make the play centre around them to help create and score opportunities.

Gibbs-White is three years older than Rogers, but is arguably playing in a team that is worse, making his statistics for the season all the more impressive.

It’s no surprise that the midfielder has been dubbed as “one of the best players in the Premier League” in the past few seasons because of the importance of his performances.

What is important for Arsenal is a mixture of age profile, instinctive quality and the dynamics in the squad. The one who ticks the most boxes will be the one who should be on the club’s radar as a priority.

It remains to be seen which of the two they could formalise interest in, but it’s clear that the Gunners have a plan to improve their playmaking abilities.