Tottenham are refusing to take no for an answer in their pursuit of Sandro Tonali — and a second, bigger offer is on the way.
After a nerve-shredding Premier League campaign that ended with survival secured only on the final day, Spurs are on a mission to rebuild — and the Newcastle midfielder sits at the very top of their wishlist.
First Bid Rejected, But Spurs Aren’t Done
Tottenham opened formal talks with an £80 million offer, only for Newcastle to swat it away, holding firm for closer to £100 million. But the north London club aren’t flinching — the board are ready to go again with a significantly improved proposal.
De Zerbi’s admiration for Tonali runs deep, having tracked the 26-year-old since his breakthrough days at Brescia. The Italian sees him as the cornerstone of his ambitious project at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tonali Open — But Arsenal Lurk
According to the Daily Mail, Tonali is receptive to a reunion with De Zerbi and is open to the Spurs move. However, there’s a major complication — Arsenal remain his preferred destination if they decide to seriously enter the race.
Arteta’s side have been monitoring Tonali closely for weeks, and should the Gunners match Newcastle’s asking price, the midfielder would likely favour the Emirates over Spurs. Manchester City are also watching developments from a distance.
Why This Deal Matters
Landing Tonali would be one of Tottenham’s most significant signings in years. The Newcastle star has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most complete midfielders — technically gifted, defensively robust, and a natural leader.
Beating Arsenal and City to his signature would send an unmistakable message — that Spurs are back and mean business.
With Robertson, Senesi, and Van Hecke already through the door, adding Tonali would hand De Zerbi the midfield general his revamped side desperately needs.
