Sandro Tonali is expected to leave Newcastle United this summer, and he is eyeing a move to Manchester United, according to Football Insider.
The Italy international was linked with a surprise move to Arsenal on deadline day of the winter transfer window, but the Magpies insisted that he was not for sale, before it emerged that he was considering a move away from the club at the end of the season as he wants to play Champions League football.
A number of Premier League and Serie A clubs have been linked with a move for the former AC Milan star, including Man Utd, and it has now emerged that a move to Old Trafford could be his preference.
Tonali Wants Man Utd Move
Sandro Tonali applauding the Newcastle United supporters
Tonali, who has been described as 'world-class', has become a key man at St James' Park since returning from a gambling ban, and scored twice this past weekend as they claimed a spot in the FA Cup fifth-round at the expense of Aston Villa.
But a move away from the club is expected this summer, despite Eddie Howe believing that his full focus is on the current season, and while speaking to Football Insider, former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness revealed that he expects Tonali to move to Old Trafford before next season begins.
“Look, I do think he [Tonali] has got a good relationship with Eddie Howe, but I don’t think that’s going to change the fact that I do believe Tonali will be moving this summer," he said.
“And I think Man United are still the club that I think he’s got his sights on, and they’ve got sights on him.
"So I’m afraid that, you know, yes, everybody’s going to be saying nice things right now, because why would you upset the apple cart at this stage in the season?
“And I do think he has a good relationship. I think Tonali is well respected by the fans. Those goals were excellent at the weekend. But still, I do think he’s going to be making that move in the summer.”
Tonali Perfect for Man Utd
Sandro Tonali celebrating scoring against Manchester United
United are desperate to bolster their midfield and overhaul their options in the summer, and with Casemiro set to leave the club, Tonali would be an excellent addition.
With great power, technical ability and physical attributes, the 25-year-old is set to enter the prime years of his career, and Old Trafford would be the perfect platform for him to show his true potential.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how Tonali and Kobbie Mainoo could compliment each other in midfield, and this was its response:
Sandro Tonali offers tempo control, defensive positioning, and deep progression.
Kobbie Mainoo adds press resistance, ball carrying, and creativity between lines.
Tonali anchors; Mainoo drives forward.
Balanced mix of control and dynamism for Manchester United.
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