Tottenham Hotspur have seen a £75 million bid for Sandro Tonali rejected by Newcastle United, with sources confirming the offer to ESPN. The Magpies want closer to £100 million for the Italy international — and right now, there is a significant gap between the two clubs.
Sandro Tonali Transfer: The Numbers Behind Newcastle’s Stance
Newcastle signed Sandro Tonali from AC Milan for £55 million three years ago, and they are not letting him go at a loss. The 26-year-old has three years left on his contract, with the club holding an option for a further year. That leverage matters. Newcastle would ideally keep him, but the growing feeling inside the camp is that Tonali himself wants out — and Spurs have received enough encouragement in early conversations to keep pushing.
However, Tottenham are not alone in this race. Manchester City are also thought to hold an interest in the midfielder, while Arsenal sounded out a possible move as far back as January. Tonali has serious admirers across the top of the English game, so consequently Newcastle hold all the cards when it comes to setting a price.
Spurs’ Summer Statement Spending Under Roberto de Zerbi
For all the noise about the rejected bid, this pursuit signals something important about where Tottenham are heading. Roberto de Zerbi took charge after Spurs narrowly avoided relegation last season, and the club’s transfer approach has shifted dramatically. Their previous record fee was the £65 million — £55 million plus £10 million in add-ons — paid to Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke in 2024. A £75 million opening offer for Tonali already surpasses that benchmark.
Furthermore, Spurs have moved swiftly elsewhere. Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton for £51.8 million, with Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi both landing on free transfers. De Zerbi is building something, and Tonali would be the crown jewel. Whether Newcastle blink first remains to be seen — but at £100 million, this one is far from done. Keep an eye on our transfer rumours hub as the summer window heats up.
