Sandro Tonali has reportedly made a “total U-turn” on his future amid transfer interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.
The Italy international has been the subject of intense speculation recently, and it now seems he’s drastically changed course as he only wants a return to Serie A this summer.
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That’s according to journalist Sebastien Vidal on X, who says Tonali has U-turned on his decision to put both Manchester clubs under pressure…
?? EXCLU | Revirement total pour Sandro Tonali : courtisé par Manchester City et Manchester United, l’Italien regarde désormais vers un retour en Serie A. Un choix qui change tout sur le marché et met les deux clubs de Manchester sous pression. #Mercato #NUFC
— Sébastien Vidal (@SebEcrivainFoot) April 24, 2026
Vidal’s post translates as: “Total U-turn for Sandro Tonali: courted by Manchester City and Manchester United, the Italian is now eyeing a return to Serie A. A choice that changes everything on the market and puts both Manchester clubs under pressure.”
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Sandro Tonali transfer timeline
Tonali transfer stories have dominated for a few weeks now, with the Newcastle United midfielder seemingly likely to move on for a new challenge after his fine form at St James’ Park.
See below for a summary of recent reports on Tonali’s future…
6th March – Arsenal chief Andrea Berta working on a deal for Tonali, according toTuttosport.
12th March – Tonali part of three-man list of midfield targets for Man Utd, according to theSun.
19th March –United have made calls to ask about Tonali‘s situation, according to Fabrizio Romano on hisYouTube channel.
24th March – Tonali wanted by both United and Man City but prefers a return to Serie A, according totalkSPORT.
29th March – United have made Tonali their top target, with the 25-year-old likely to cost £100m, according toMatteo Moretto.
11th April – Newcastle could be open to offers for Tonali, but clubs must declare their intentions early, according to iNews.
As you can see, this update about Serie A is not exactly entirely new, with talkSPORT also previously claiming his preference would be to return to Italian football.
This saga is likely to drag on for a while, however, so there’ll be differing accounts coming all the time in the coming weeks and months.