Fresh reports out of Italy have added intrigue to the January window, with Sandro Tonali at the centre of renewed speculation involving Arsenal and Newcastle United. Sources close to the situation have moved quickly to address the noise, as claims circulated that the midfielder had been offered to Mikel Arteta’s side.
[Sky in Italy and Sky Sports News](https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11741/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfer-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=10974726#liveblog-body) have both clarified that no such approach has been made, nor has any formal enquiry been lodged. That clarity has come directly from Tonali’s representative, Giuseppe Riso, who has spoken publicly to put the matter to bed.
Agent response from Giuseppe Riso
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Riso left little room for interpretation when speaking on the record. He said: “Newcastle won’t let Sandro go in January. We never spoke with Arsenal about this opportunity.” Those words are understood to reflect the firm stance at St James’ Park, where the club see Tonali as a central pillar of their long term project.
Despite a swirl of headlines, Newcastle remain focused on building around their midfield core. There has been no bid, no enquiry and no green light for discussions. Internally, the message is that Tonali is settled, committed and valued highly, even as Europe’s elite continue to monitor his progress.
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Newcastle United position in January
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From Newcastle’s perspective, the January window is about consolidation rather than upheaval. Eddie Howe’s squad has navigated a demanding first half of the season and the hierarchy are keen to avoid disruption. Allowing a player of Tonali’s profile to leave midway through a campaign would be counterproductive, especially with European qualification again in sight.
Sky Sports News understands that Newcastle have not received any contact from Arsenal regarding the Italian international. That aligns with Riso’s statement and reinforces the club’s confidence that their asset is not on the market, regardless of outside chatter.
Arsenal links and Juventus interest
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While Arsenal have been linked in some quarters, those claims have now been dismissed. Riso was also asked about potential interest from Juventus, another club often associated with elite Italian talent. His reply was equally measured, saying: “It’s not the right moment to talk.” That suggests any future discussions are firmly on hold, with Tonali’s focus squarely on his current club.
For now, the story appears settled. Newcastle United retain their midfielder, Arsenal move on to other targets and Tonali continues his work on Tyneside without distraction. In a window defined by speculation, this is one rumour that has been conclusively closed.