Arsenal were contacted by the agent of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, as the Gunners explore potential moves before the deadline, according to David Ornstein.
Tonali made the move to Newcastle back in 2023, joining the Magpies for a fee of around £55m. Eddie Howe and his team stuck by the Italian midfielder after a difficult start to life at Newcastle, with Tonali receiving a lengthy ban from football due to breaching betting regulations.
Their patience with Tonali has paid off, with the former AC Milan midfielder becoming a key cog in Howe's system. His performances have undoubtedly turned the heads of clubs around Europe, with Arsenal linked with a move to secure his signature on deadline day.
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According to The Athletic's Ornstein, Arsenal were offered the opportunity to sign Newcastle midfielder Tonali, but a move won't happen in the January transfer window.
Ornstein has described a Tonali exit as 'impossible', with Andrea Berta looking into a potential deal after it was put forward by the midfielder's camp. A move appears unlikely in the coming hours, but it's certainly interesting that Tonali's agent has been offering him around.
It could be one to watch heading towards the summer transfer window, and it will be interesting to discover whether Tonali has been pushing for his representatives to sound out potential opportunities in the market. Thankfully for Newcastle fans, he doesn't appear to be going anywhere before the 7pm deadline.