Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Sandro Tonali, talkSPORT understands.
Roberto De Zerbi is driving his side's move for the Newcastle United midfielder.
Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Newcastle United FC and Qarabag FK
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Spurs have entered the race to sign Newcastle midfielder Tonali this summerCredit: Getty
Tonali has emerged as one of Spurs' leading transfer targets ahead of next season.
Although they have approached the Italian, they are yet to open talks with Newcastle.
A host of Premier League clubs are also keen on the 26-year-old, including Arsenal and Manchester City.
However, Tonali's current preference is to return to former club AC Milan.
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He spent three years with the Italian giants prior to his £52million move to St. James' Park in 2023.
During his time with Milan, Tonali won a Serie A title during the 2021/22 season.
His current Newcastle contract has two years remaining before it expires in 2028.
Tonali made 53 appearances for Eddie Howe's side across all competitions.
Across those outings, he scored three goals and provided seven assists.
However, those were not enough to help the Magpies qualify for Europe.
Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United (8c) laps the fans following the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United
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Tonali's preference is to return to former club Milan this summerCredit: Getty
Newcastle finished the campaign in 12th place, four points adrift of a place in the Conference League.
Spurs' transfer business
De Zerbi has already got to work building his side for next season after Spurs narrowly avoided relegation.
Andy Robertson has joined the club on a free transfer from Liverpool after nine years at Anfield.
The left-back will be joined by Marcos Senesi, who will also arrive when his contract expires with Bournemouth on June 30.
Spurs have also seen two bids rejected for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
Meanwhile, they turned back an offer from the Seagulls for Luka Vuskovic over the weekend.
Roberto De Zerbi Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur gestures to the fans during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton
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De Zerbi has already made two signings after guiding Spurs to Premier League safetyCredit: Getty
The Croatia defender spent last season on loan at Bundesliga outfit Hamburg.
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Brighton saw a bid worth £30million rejected by Spurs, talkSPORT understands.
More to follow.