Tottenham Hotspur have launched a £75m bid to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali today, with the number that the Magpies want revealed by Sky Sports.

Fabrizio Romano revealed this week that Tottenham had made the Italy international a top target, with Roberto De Zerbi keen to link with his national compatriot in north London.

Spurs have been in negotiations with the player over a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with David Ornstein confirming on Saturday evening that the north Londoners have now initiated club-to-club contact with the Magpies to try and agree a deal for the £100m-rated midfielder.

De Zerbi wants to make a statement signing in the middle of the park as he looks to bring the club back to the elite, and he is also keen on a deal for West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes.

Fernandes is also Manchester United’s top target, while Tonali has been a target for the Red Devils, Manchester City and Arsenal in recent months.

Sky Sports: Tottenham Launch £75m Bid for Tonali

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According to Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, posting on X on Saturday night, Tottenham have now taken an important step in their bid to prise Tonali away from Newcastle.

Spurs have launched an offer worth £75m for the 26-year-old, but Newcastle have informed their Premier League rivals that they want £85m to sell.

It isn’t a huge gap for Tottenham to bridge now, and they will be confident of reaching an agreement sooner rather than later as they ramp up their efforts to secure De Zerbi’s top target.

Di Marzio has suggested that a compromise could be agreed for £80m in the coming days.

Tottenham ‘Very Close’ to Mateus Fernandes Agreement

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Ornstein reported earlier this week that De Zerbi wants Spurs to sign both Tonali and Fernandes from West Ham, as they looks to transform his central midfield.

Matteo Moretto reported on Saturday afternoon that the north Londoners are ‘very close’ to an agreement with the Portugal international over personal terms, with the Irons wanting £80-85m for their prized asset despite the fact that they were relegated to the Championship last season.

Should he manage to pull off a statement double deal, it would raise doubts over a move to make Joao Palhinha’s loan deal from Bayern Munich permanent, and could see some midfielders depart too.

Paul O’Keefe has already suggested that minutes for the likes of Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could be limited this season as De Zerbi plans to go with experience, like he did at the end of last season.

Bergvall has been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Aston Villa in recent months.

Manchester United have been handed a huge boost as the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes hots up.

Man United are planning to sign as many as three new central midfielders this summer after deciding that was the area of the pitch that needed the most surgery ahead of their return to the Champions League next season.

They are right too, with the exit of Casemiro and the expected departure of Manuel Ugarte leaving Michael Carrick very short of quality and depth in the Red Devils’ engine room.

The club has already reached an agreement with Atalanta to bring Ederson to Old Trafford to plug one gap, but up to two more players could join if Ugarte goes and the deal conditions are right.

United’s top targets earlier in the summer were Nottingham Forest and England star Elliot Anderson and Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid, who they viewed as their ‘dream’ Casemiro successor, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Red Devils chiefs have since pivoted to Fernandes, sensing a strong market opportunity following West Ham’s relegation to the Championship.

Some negotiation will be needed though, with the Irons ready to demand big money for the Portugal international even if they find themselves in the second tier now.

Fernandes Has ‘Heart Set’ on United After Tottenham Approach

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GIVEMESPORT sources revealed at the start of the week that Tottenham had made contact over a potential move for Fernandes, and it was information backed up by David Ornstein later in the week, as he claimed that Roberto De Zerbi wanted to sign both the Portuguese star and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali for his midfield.

A report on Saturday claims that Spurs are now ‘very close’ to an agreement on personal terms to sign Fernandes, although they are yet to make club-to-club contact with their London neighbours over a deal.

One top Tottenham source on X claims that even though the north Londoners are making their move for the promising 21-year-old, he has his ‘heart set’ on a move to Old Trafford.

That is no surprise either given that United captain Bruno Fernandes is one of his idols, and he would have the opportunity to link up closely with him if he joined the Red Devils.

The fee could prove to be an issue for both clubs though, with Romano reporting that West Ham ideally wanted £100m for the player, although a deal worth around £80-85m would likely be accepted.

Man United Have Fernandes Alternatives Lined Up

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According to GMS senior correspondent Ben Jacobs, United do have alternatives to Fernandes lined up if they are unable to agree a deal for the 21-year-old.

One of those is Fulham and Norway star Sander Berge, who they have discussed signing in recent weeks.

Another name is Carlos Baleba of Brighton and Hove Albion, who they attempted to sign last summer.

Jacobs says a move for the Cameroon international still ‘has legs’, and it has been confirmed by Romano that there is already an agreement on personal terms in place dating back to last summer’s talks.

Tottenham have made their move for Sandro Tonali, as David Ornstein reports that talks have opened with Newcastle United over a deal for the Italian international.

It comes as Spurs look to bolster their midfield ranks, having already moved fast to improve the defence with the signings of Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, and Andy Robertson.

The central options on the club’s shortlist have included Mateus Fernandes, but it seems as though the Lilywhites are accelerating in a possible deal to sign Tonali.

The 26-year-old emerged as a possible option as Newcastle appear open to a possible sale at the right price quoted at £100 million, with the Tottenham transfer target being described as a “monster”.

Tottenham Open Talks to Sign Sandro Tonali

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Tottenham have made a clear signal of intent to sign Tonali this summer, with Ornstein reporting that club-to-club contact has now been made for the midfielder.

Newcastle hold a deal until 2029 for the Italian international, as well as a one-year extension on top of that, suggesting there is no immediate need to sell.

However, links have persisted over a potential exit for the midfield ace, as Spurs join a whole host of rivals to land his signature this summer.

Manchester City have been listed as a potential landing spot, while Manchester United, Arsenal, and AC Milan have also been linked with a transfer for the Premier League star.

While it’s unclear exactly where Tonali could end up, the contact from Tottenham seemingly puts them ahead in the race, while reports have stated that there have already been positive talks between the Lilywhites and representatives of Tonali.

It would be quite the signing for Roberto De Zerbi, with another clear sign that the club is willing to invest heavily to improve the squad after last season’s struggles.

Tottenham Backing De Zerbi Vision

A move for Tonali, which could reach up to £100 million, would be quite a deal for Tottenham to pull off, considering the competition for the Newcastle ace.

It would also show a clear sign that the club is willing to back De Zerbi’s long-term vision for the club by adding some immediate quality into the squad.

It’s a similar move to what Man United did last season, signing proven Premier League quality in the peak of their career who can raise the floor of the team’s performances.

The midfield has been a clear problem area for Tottenham for several seasons now, and adding Tonali would go a long way to fix some of those issues.

Having already sealed three quick deals, a fourth for Tonali would show that Spurs mean business.