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 CHELSEA
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.
CHELSEA have been evaluating options to strengthen the centre of the park as part of a broader squad rebuild. While Man United 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.
Do Chelsea need to sign Tonali?
The short answer is no, we have enough quality in midfield to not worry about adding another midfielder to the side, especially as Tonali is not any better than Moises Caicedo or Enzo Fernandez.
But Liam Rosenior wants his own players, and if he wants the transfer to happen, the CHELSEA board may be happy to make an move.
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