According to Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness, a big claim from Italy points towards Manchester United’s rumoured interest in Sandro Tonali. The newspaper suggests the Red Devils are reportedly open to making a €100 million bid for the Italian midfielder to test Newcastle United’s resolve.
Manchester United are planning for a big summer window ahead, with Ruben Amorim seeking many key targets to strengthen their squad. The Red Devils had earlier cited some financial restrictions to spend in the window, although recent reports and links to some high-profile players have quashed any talk of a lack of funds.
Now, the Italian newspaper has linked Manchester United with a move for Sandro Tonali. The Italian midfielder has been sensational for Newcastle United this season, and a big reason for them to push for a top-five finish, as the Red Devils are reportedly prepared to pay €100 million for the controversy-struck key star.
Tonali missed most of last season with a betting-related ban and has come back roaring this term with the Magpies. He has many clubs rumoured to be interested in signing him, as Manchester United’s interest will be studied by those in charge of Newcastle United.
Juventus were also linked with a move, with reports since last summer pointing at a potential return back to Italy for the midfielder. Newcastle United are planning their window in a big way while ensuring they keep hold of stars like Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak in the ranks.
The newspaper’s claim of a potential €100 million bid from Manchester United for Tonali might have made sense had they needed only one or two players to strengthen their squad. However, given their requirements to strengthen many places in the team, it’s difficult to see the Red Devils a huge chunk of their transfer budget on one player.
Tonali is widely expected to stay with Newcastle United beyond the summer and keep adding to their existing squad. As for Manchester United, they are in the market to improve their midfield ranks, but that may see them land a different kind of player compared to the Italian, meaning the newspaper’s claim seems more like a far-fetched rumour.
