Former Italy international Giuseppe Rossi has claimed that Sandro Tonali “deserves to play for a big team,” sparking fresh discussion about the Newcastle United midfielder’s long-term future amid reported interest from Arsenal, CHELSEA and Manchester United
Tonali, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan in a £55 million deal in 2023, has re-established himself as a key figure at St James’ Park following a difficult first season in England. The Italian international has impressed with his composure in midfield, tactical intelligence and ability to dictate the tempo of games under manager Eddie Howe.
Speaking in a recent interview, Rossi suggested that Tonali’s qualities could see him eventually move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs, speaking in association with BetVictor Online Casino – told GOAL: “He deserves it. He’s been a great player for Newcastle. He was great at Milan, great for Newcastle.
“He’s a leader out there. He provides a lot of quality, but also quantity. So, these are rare players in our game today. So, he deserves to play for a big team for sure. The price tags today in football are crazy. So, you’re definitely going to be paying top dollar for a player like him.”
Rossi stopped short of suggesting Tonali should leave Newcastle immediately, but his comments have inevitably fuelled speculation linking the midfielder with a number of Premier League heavyweights.
Reports have indicated that Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea are all monitoring Tonali’s situation. Each club is believed to be assessing midfield reinforcements ahead of upcoming transfer windows.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been keen to add depth and technical quality to his midfield as the club continues its push for major trophies. Tonali’s ball-winning ability and passing range could fit well within the Gunners’ possession-focused system.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have been evaluating options to strengthen the centre of the park as part of a broader squad rebuild. CHELSEA are also expected to remain active in the market despite their already significant investment in midfield talent in recent seasons.
For now, Newcastle remain under no pressure to sell. Tonali is contracted long-term and is viewed internally as a central piece of the club’s ambitious project under their Saudi-backed ownership.
Since returning to regular action, Tonali has become increasingly influential in Newcastle’s midfield structure, contributing defensively while also helping to launch attacks from deep positions.
Whether the Magpies would consider offers for the Italian remains unclear. However, with rival clubs continuing to monitor his progress and high-profile figures like Rossi praising his ability, speculation surrounding Tonali’s future is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.
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