Newcastle United have made their position firm on Sandro Tonali as Serie A clubs increase attempts to bring him back to Italy.
The midfielder joined from AC Milan in 2023 for £60m [$80m] and has since become central to Eddie Howe’s plans after returning from a one-year suspension.
But his links to move back to Italy continues to linger on with Juventus reportedly showing consistent interest in securing his return.
He left AC Milan to join Newcastle United in 2023 and the speculation surrounding his future has now grown stronger once again.
According to Football Insider, the Magpies remain firm in their stance and have no plans to let the midfielder leave and the club is now taking steps to discourage any potential approach for his signature.
Newcastle United place triple digit price tag on Sandro Tonali
Reportedly, the Magpies have placed a £130m [$174m] valuation on Tonali to discourage interest.
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Tonali has played nine matches across competitions this season and has shown consistency in ball control and positional discipline that have made him vital in Newcastle’s midfield setup.
The club are intent to keep key players secured for the long term and latest Newcastle’s decision reflects their approach to build around core performers like Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes as they aim to remain competitive in domestic and European campaigns.