Liverpool are reportedly interested in making a move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the Italian potentially costing as much as £100m.
The Reds feel well-stocked in midfield currently, with the likes of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones all great options, along with Florian Wirtz in more of a No.10 role.
That doesn’t mean that Liverpool won’t still be looking at possible reinforcements, however, especially with Gravenberch and Mac Allister linked with moves to Real Madrid in recent months.
According to a report from Spain, the Premier League champions are “closely monitoring” Tonali’s situation at Newcastle, with a £100m transfer mooted this year.
It is claimed that the Reds have “maintained contact with the midfielder’s camp since his breakthrough days at Brescia”, adding that they see the “talented playmaker as the absolute priority to rejuvenate the team’s core.”
Tonali a fantastic midfield option for Liverpool
There is so much to admire about Tonali, who is arguably one of the best midfielders in the Premier League currently, proving to be a real force with his box-to-box style, registering four assists in all competitions this season.
The 25-year-old has even been likened to Italy legend Andrea Pirlo in the past, with Eddie Howe explaining the comparisons between the pair:
“When I first saw Sandro play, there were definite links to Pirlo, without a doubt – and it’s not just the hair. There’s more to it than that. He’s definitely got those similar qualities in terms of build and style, but I think the thing that sets Sandro apart from anyone else was he could do all of those things technically and tactically, and looked really good, but it’s his athleticism as well, his ability to run.”
There is very little not to like about Tonali from Liverpool’s perspective, with the Newcastle ace at a great point in his career, in terms of being experienced but still relatively young.
It is easy to see him flourishing for the Reds, bringing more attacking threat than Gravenberch and Mac Allister, but also working hard off the ball and doing his defensive duties, averaging 2.7 tackles per game in the EFL Cup this season.