Manchester United are moving to the front of the queue for the services of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali ahead of the summer transfer window, according to the Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope.
Man United want a quality replacement for Casemiro in the summer and the Magpies star fits the bill as the Red Devils look to strengthen their options at the Old Trafford club.
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes have added his support to the club making an approach for Tonali as the Italian has impressed him.
The Red Devils have also been linked with his Newcastle teammate Bruno Guimaraes, but Hope claims they are not keen on recruiting the Brazilian.
Tonali has been linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City in recent weeks, but it is Man United who are emerging as favourites in recent hours.
The 25-year-old has been in fine form this term for Newcastle but he is likely to seek an exit in the summer as the Magpies are unlikely to secure Champions League football for next season.
The St James Park club are currently 12th in the Premier League table ahead of the remaining seven fixtures of the season, 12 points off the top-four.
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