According to transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Premier League giants Manchester United and Manchester City have identified Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali as their potential transfer target.
Tonali, who is valued at around £70 million, has bounced back strongly after serving a 10-month suspension for breaching betting regulations, limiting him to just 12 games last season.
Since his return in August, 25 year old has been central to Newcastle’s push for a top-five finish and his form has caught the eye of English football’s elite.
Manchester United have shown the most serious interest and are reportedly in a tug-of-war with a top European club for the Italian midfielder, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan for £55 million in July 2023.
#ManchesterUnited and #ManchesterCity have shown interest in Sandro #Tonali, but #Newcastle would not want to sell the midfielder. #transfers
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 10, 2025
And the numbers clearly shows why Manchester United are showing such an inclination for the midfielder.
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Tonali has made 33 Premier League appearances (25 starts) this season, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.
He has maintained an 85.4% passing accuracy, averaged nearly 40 passes per game, and completed 1.3 long balls per match.
Newcastle are keen to retain their midfielder, but they are under pressure amidst Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Newcastle United looking to sign Yangel Herrera
Newcastle have already started to weigh in their options if Tonali departs
According to Fichajes, Newcastle United are eyeing Girona’s Yangel Herrera and could table a €25 million bid to land the Venezuelan midfielder.
Former Manchester city player is known for his tireless engine, sharp game-reading, and ability to switch between defensive and playmaking roles, Herrera offers balance and bite.
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