{"id":1852,"date":"2026-04-03T02:19:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T02:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1852"},"modified":"2026-04-03T02:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T02:19:26","slug":"sandro-tonali-transfer-twist-amid-arsenal-links-as-real-madrid-update-emerges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1852","title":{"rendered":"Sandro Tonali transfer twist amid Arsenal links as Real Madrid update emerges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e792fe\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal have been one of several clubs linked with a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali who faces an uncertain future in the North East<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33668191\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sandro Tonali looks on \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33668191.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Sandro-Tonali.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33668191.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Sandro-Tonali.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33668191.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Sandro-Tonali.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33668191.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Sandro-Tonali.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal could face competition from Real Madrid for Sandro Tonali \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal could face competition from Real Madrid for Sandro Tonali <cite aria-label=\"Image: Richard Lee\/Shutterstock\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Richard Lee\/Shutterstock)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal-linked Sandro Tonali has reportedly been offered to Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Newcastle United midfielder faces an uncertain future at St James&#8217; Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chroniclelive.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/newcastle-united-calm-sandro-tonali-33684276\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Colleagues at ChronicleLive<\/a> report that the Magpies are relaxed over Tonali\u2019s future at Newcastle. The 25-year-old has a contract that runs until 2029, with the option for another year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But the Italian continues to be linked with a move away from the North East as Eddie Howe&#8217;s side endure a disappointing season. Howe&#8217;s men currently sit 12th in the Premier League table and are out of Europe and the FA Cup. That has only increased speculation that Tonali could leave, with Manchester United, Manchester City and the Gunners among those linked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And reports in Spanish newspaper <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/as.com\/futbol\/primera\/mercado-de-fichajes-altas-y-bajas-de-real-madrid-barcelona-atletico-de-madrid-f202604-d\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">AS Diary<\/a> claim that Real have now joined the list of clubs interested. However, they state that other options would have to be ruled out before Los Blancos make a move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AFCFootball.London#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It has previously been claimed that Real had <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.football-espana.net\/2026\/03\/07\/real-madrid-scouts-england-newcastle-scouting\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">sent a scout to Newcastle to watch Tonali in action<\/a>. But it is claimed that the former AC Milan star is not top of their shortlist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Real having other priorities will be music to Arsenal&#8217;s ears if they plan to pursue a deal for Tonali this summer. Further encouragement has been offered<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-utd-transfer-news-tonali-36947331\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> after news on Tuesday from Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson<\/a>who admitted the club will have to be open for business for their players.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-33689830\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33689830\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.32\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers play-offs match between Italy and Northern Ireland. \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33689830.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Italy-v-Northern-Ireland--FIFA-World-Cup-2026-European-Qualifiers-KO-play-offs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33689830.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Italy-v-Northern-Ireland--FIFA-World-Cup-2026-European-Qualifiers-KO-play-offs.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33689830.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Italy-v-Northern-Ireland--FIFA-World-Cup-2026-European-Qualifiers-KO-play-offs.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33689830.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Italy-v-Northern-Ireland--FIFA-World-Cup-2026-European-Qualifiers-KO-play-offs.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Sandro Tonali has been linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Sandro Tonali has been linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal. <cite aria-label=\"Image: Claudio Villa - FIGC\/FIGC via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Claudio Villa &#8211; FIGC\/FIGC via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The CEO referenced Alexander Isak&#8217;s sale to Liverpool last summer as an example of how the Magpies could sell their best players for the right price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking as the club\u2019s accounts for the last financial year were released, he said: \u201cWe haven\u2019t got an overall strategy with regards to (moving) players out. We think through what players might or might not want to do this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;But if an Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms and we\u2019re going to maximise the opportunity that might represent for the club. That absolutely does (mean extracting the maximum price).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cFor me, Isak was a good sale (in terms of getting a British record fee). 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