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Newcastle stands firm: Tonali not for sale, £100m sought
21 Jun
Summary
- Newcastle rejected Tottenham's £80m bid for Sandro Tonali.
- Club CEO stated trades occur only on 'our terms'.
- Tonali's contract extends to 2030 after a new deal.
Newcastle United has rebuffed an initial offer of approximately £80m from Tottenham Hotspur for their midfielder, Sandro Tonali. The club's leadership, through CEO David Hopkinson, has previously emphasized a policy of trading players exclusively on "our terms," indicating a strong stance in negotiations.
Tonali, who recently signed a new deal effectively extending his contract until 2030, remains a key asset. Newcastle appears poised to command a significantly higher valuation, potentially around £100m, especially with other major clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal reportedly tracking developments.
The current market dynamics may also favor Newcastle, particularly if a bidding war emerges for midfielders. This situation follows Manchester City's unsuccessful pursuit of Elliot Anderson and West Ham's valuation of Mateus Fernandes.
