Sandro Tonali would prefer to move to Arsenal and play under manager Mikel Arteta rather than join Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur, should he leave Newcastle United this summer, according to a report.
With Newcastle enduring a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, Tonaliâs days at St. Jamesâ Park are numbered, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City among the clubs interested in the Italy international midfielder.
Tottenham are the club most keen on Tonali, who is said to be open to working with fellow Italian De Zerbi at Tottenham.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham have had âan official bidâ of ÂŁ75million for Tonali rejected by Newcastle.
Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that Tottenham plan to make âa fresh bidâ for Tonali, with Man City âactive as wellâ in the race for the 26-year-old.
Sandro Tonali prefers Arsenal to Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on Tonali, as Gunners manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta plan to reinforce their midfield.
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According to The Daily Mail, should Arsenal firm up their interest in Tonali and go for him this summer, then the Italian star would prefer to move to Emirates Stadium.
The report has noted: âThe Italy international Tonali, 26, is open to joining up with De Zerbi but Arsenal are understood to be his preference should they firm up their interest, perhaps once a fee is agreed with Spurs, while Manchester City are also watching developments.â
It would be a surprise if Tonali were to pick Tottenham over Arsenal, should both the north London clubs go for the Italian star.
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer does not think that a move to Tottenham would be in the best interests of Tonali.
The pundit said: âTottenham just avoided relegation.
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âI get the attraction of London but going to Spurs who have finished so low over the last two years would be a surprise career move for Tonali in my eyes.
âBut Iâm not surprised if itâs true that heâs made an indication that he wants to leave Newcastle.
âAgain, if he doesnât want to be there, you put the price you want and if someone wants to pay it. It looks as if itâll have to be three figures, then you say thank you very much, get the ÂŁ100 million plus and you move on.
âI know Spurs have a new manager and that may be a pull for him, London, obviously. But in terms of the football club, look where they have finished the last two years.â
Earlier this month, former Aston Villa striker and talkSPORT pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor, too, questioned why Tonali would join Spurs from Newcastle this summer.
Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT: âWhy would Tonali want to go to a top-17 side?
âThey are not a top-six side anymore, Spurs.
âThey are really not.
âBack-to-back seasons finishing 17th in the league, I just do not get it and I think he is probably saying to his agent, âI beg your pardon, who are interested? Pardon? I thought I was going to a big European side playing Champions League football. Do me a favour, I would not go to Spurs.ââ
With Newcastle enduring a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, Tonaliâs days at St. Jamesâ Park are numbered, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City among the clubs interested in the Italy international midfielder.
Tottenham are the club most keen on Tonali, who is said to be open to working with fellow Italian De Zerbi at Tottenham.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham have had âan official bidâ of ÂŁ75million for Tonali rejected by Newcastle.
Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that Tottenham plan to make âa fresh bidâ for Tonali, with Man City âactive as wellâ in the race for the 26-year-old.
Sandro Tonali prefers Arsenal to Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on Tonali, as Gunners manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta plan to reinforce their midfield.
READ: Transfer rumour ranking: Liverpoolâs Diomande decision, silly money for Tonali
According to The Daily Mail, should Arsenal firm up their interest in Tonali and go for him this summer, then the Italian star would prefer to move to Emirates Stadium.
The report has noted: âThe Italy international Tonali, 26, is open to joining up with De Zerbi but Arsenal are understood to be his preference should they firm up their interest, perhaps once a fee is agreed with Spurs, while Manchester City are also watching developments.â
It would be a surprise if Tonali were to pick Tottenham over Arsenal, should both the north London clubs go for the Italian star.
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer does not think that a move to Tottenham would be in the best interests of Tonali.
The pundit said: âTottenham just avoided relegation.
READ MORE: Five-year net spend table: Spurs leapfrog Arsenal after Van Hecke signing
âI get the attraction of London but going to Spurs who have finished so low over the last two years would be a surprise career move for Tonali in my eyes.
âBut Iâm not surprised if itâs true that heâs made an indication that he wants to leave Newcastle.
âAgain, if he doesnât want to be there, you put the price you want and if someone wants to pay it. It looks as if itâll have to be three figures, then you say thank you very much, get the ÂŁ100 million plus and you move on.
âI know Spurs have a new manager and that may be a pull for him, London, obviously. But in terms of the football club, look where they have finished the last two years.â
Earlier this month, former Aston Villa striker and talkSPORT pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor, too, questioned why Tonali would join Spurs from Newcastle this summer.
Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT: âWhy would Tonali want to go to a top-17 side?
âThey are not a top-six side anymore, Spurs.
âThey are really not.
âBack-to-back seasons finishing 17th in the league, I just do not get it and I think he is probably saying to his agent, âI beg your pardon, who are interested? Pardon? I thought I was going to a big European side playing Champions League football. Do me a favour, I would not go to Spurs.ââ
