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Sandro Tonali’s representative has revealed that he expects the Man City target to leave Newcastle “after the World Cup”.
The Italian international is reportedly being pursued by the Cityzens, along with Arsenal and several other clubs. Asked for an update on the player’s future plans, his agent Giuseppe Riso said:
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“That was the aim from the moment he went to England – to try and turn him into a star player.”
“I think he’s the Italian player with one of the highest values in the world. I don’t know (whether he will join Man City or Arsenal). But it’s very likely. Everyone is waiting for the World Cup; then a thousand scenarios will unfold, but it all kicks off after the World Cup.”
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Tonali won’t be available on the cheap
Reports in the local media on Tyneside indicate that Newcastle may only sell the 25-year-old for a fee in excess of £100m.
Tonali was believed to be keen on returning to Italy, with Juventus among his potential suitors, but that asking price would rule him out of a move back to Serie A. It does appear as if he could be staying in the Premier League, with the Etihad one of his likeliest destinations.
Man City have several midfield targets
Tonali is by no means the only player on the club’s shortlist. Pep Guardiola’s side are regarded as favourites to sign Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, who would cost a similar amount of money.
Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton is another midfielder who the club have tracked, although it does appear as if the likes of Anderson and Tonali are Hugo Viana‘s top targets at the moment ahead of the summer transfer window.
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