Manchester United have been in contact over a summer deal for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The Old Trafford side have reportedly made phone calls to be informed on the Italy international’s situation as they continue work towards signing a new midfielder after the season.
Newcastle have no intention of letting Tonali, who is under contract until June 2029, leave and could demand a significant fee for the 25-year-old once the market reopens.
The Magpies received a British-record £125m for star striker Alexander Isak last summer, who joined Liverpool.
Man Utd Making Calls for Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali in action for Newcastle United against Manchester United in the Premier League
Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that both Manchester United and Manchester City have made initial calls regarding Tonali ahead of the summer:
“What I can tell you guys on Sandro Tonali is quite clear. […] Two clubs from the Premier League have called for Sandro Tonali to be informed of the situation.
“Manchester City and Manchester United are both following the situation on Tonali. So there is a lot of interest. From Arsenal, from Man City and from Man United.
“Then, in terms of admiration, in terms of interest, there is also Juventus. It's been almost one year and a half that Juventus have been trying to find a solution to sign Sandro Tonali, but it's at the moment very, very complicated for Juventus financially. It looks like a very difficult, unlikely deal.”
“And so for Tonali now, genuine interest from other Premier League clubs. Again, we know how complicated it is to negotiate with Newcastle. It’s still early stages with conversations, with May United, with Manchester City.”
Tonali was briefly linked with a Newcastle exit late in the winter transfer window, as Arsenal were claimed to be eyeing a surprise swoop for the 'superstar' Italian.
The £100m-rated midfielder initially signed a five-year deal when he joined Newcastle from AC Milan in a £55m deal in 2023.
Tonali signed a new one-year contract with Newcastle during his betting ban, with the club holding an option to trigger an additional 12-month extension to 2030.
Man Utd Could Sign Two Midfielders
Manchester United's Casemiro holding a football
Manchester United are anticipating another busy summer transfer window as they are eyeing a potentially significant overhaul in midfield.
Casemiro’s departure at the end of his contract will require United to bring in a replacement, with the likes of Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba among the shortlist.
Manuel Ugarte’s future has also been the subject of speculation in recent weeks – the Uruguayan has struggled for regular opportunities this season and has attracted interest from Italian clubs.
Two midfield exits would likely force United onto the market for two reinforcements, considering a deeper squad will be needed next season if the club qualify for continental competition.