{"id":48778,"date":"2026-06-16T12:52:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/arsenal-backed-by-sandro-tonali-newcastle-make-clear-tottenham-stance\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T12:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:52:29","slug":"arsenal-backed-by-sandro-tonali-newcastle-make-clear-tottenham-stance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/arsenal-backed-by-sandro-tonali-newcastle-make-clear-tottenham-stance\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal backed by Sandro Tonali, Newcastle make clear Tottenham stance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/arsenal-backed-by-sandro-tonali-newcastle-make-clear-tottenham-stance\/#Tottenham_emerge_as_candidates_for_Sandro_Tonali\" >Tottenham emerge as candidates for Sandro Tonali<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/arsenal-backed-by-sandro-tonali-newcastle-make-clear-tottenham-stance\/#Berta_says_Arsenal_are_%E2%80%98determined_to_sign_60m_star_after_three_years_of_negotiations\" >Berta says Arsenal are &#8216;determined&#8217; to sign \u00a360m star after three years of negotiations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/arsenal-backed-by-sandro-tonali-newcastle-make-clear-tottenham-stance\/#Arsenal_backed_by_Sandro_Tonali_Newcastle_make_clear_Tottenham_stance\" >Arsenal backed by Sandro Tonali, Newcastle make clear Tottenham stance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/arsenal-backed-by-sandro-tonali-newcastle-make-clear-tottenham-stance\/#Shades_of_Saka_Rice_Arsenal_put_huge_effort_into_signing_100m_star\" >Shades of Saka &#038; Rice: Arsenal put huge effort into signing \u00a3100m star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal have been given a boost by Sandro Tonali as Newcastle reveal their stance on signing Tottenham behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tottenham-emerge-as-surprise-sandro-tonali-contenders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tottenham_emerge_as_candidates_for_Sandro_Tonali\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Tottenham emerge as candidates for Sandro Tonali<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over Monday night, credible reports emerged confirming that Spurs are genuine candidates to sign Tonali this summer, as Roberto De Zerbi presses ahead with an ambitious move.<\/p>\n<p>    De Zerbi is thought to be personally backing the signing of the Italian, who is also from Brescia, and the Lilywhites manager has been fully backed so far this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs have already confirmed the arrival of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers, and are in talks to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke and Man City winger Sabinho.<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Arteta&#8217;s English champions were linked with Tonali in January, with manager David Ornstein confirming at the time that the midfielder&#8217;s agent had contacted the Gunners about a possible move.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>you scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s interest in Tonali has not disappeared since then, but the north Londoner now faces very stiff competition from his rivals.<\/p>\n<p>The former AC Milan star is reportedly &#8220;ready&#8221; to join Spurs, according to Fabrizio Romano, with Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta potentially in contention, with Man City and Man United also previously linked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"arsenal-transfers-lille-morocco-ayyoub-bouaddi\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berta_says_Arsenal_are_%E2%80%98determined_to_sign_60m_star_after_three_years_of_negotiations\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tBerta says Arsenal are &#8216;determined&#8217; to sign \u00a360m star after three years of negotiations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Gunners held lengthy discussions with the camp.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spurs are likely to be Arsenal&#8217;s main rivals in the race for Tonali, with City having their hands full with repeated bids for Elliott Anderson, while United appear to be eyeing Matheus Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the Telegraph&#8217;s Luke Edwards claims the Magpies have a clear view on who they believe will ultimately be able to secure the 26-year-old&#8217;s signature.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arsenal-given-sandro-tonali-boost-as-newcastle-make-tottenham-stance-clear\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_backed_by_Sandro_Tonali_Newcastle_make_clear_Tottenham_stance\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Arsenal backed by Sandro Tonali, Newcastle make clear Tottenham stance<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indeed, according to Edwards, Newcastle are not at all convinced that Spurs are their biggest threat in the race for Tonali.<\/p>\n<p>    If anything, there is a growing belief within St James&#8217; Park that Arsenal are truly a club to watch.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle are thought to be hoping to make an offer for him before the transfer window closes, with the club placing a huge valuation on the midfielder and a bid in the region of \u00a3100m required to even begin talks.<\/p>\n<p>This figure reflects Tonali&#8217;s importance to manager Eddie Howe.<\/p>\n<p>Since arriving in England, he has developed into one of the Premier League&#8217;s most complete midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>    His ability to dictate play, break up opposition attacks and contribute in possession has made him a central figure in Newcastle&#8217;s project.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham have been linked with a possible move, but Newcastle are reported to think there is more to the rumors than meets the eye.<\/p>\n<p>The Telegraph&#8217;s Edwards reports that there is a feeling at Newcastle that Spurs&#8217; new relationship is simply a ploy to increase pressure on Arsenal to move, with Arteta&#8217;s side considered the clear favorites for Tonali within the club.<\/p>\n<p>It is well documented that Arsenal have been looking to strengthen their midfield for many years.<\/p>\n<p>The north London club are rumored to have some big names, including Ayyoub Bouadi, but Tonali certainly fits the profile of a player who can take Arteta&#8217;s side to another level.<\/p>\n<p>But from Newcastle&#8217;s perspective, the message remains the same. Only a huge bid will convince them to do the deal.<\/p>\n<p>    Tonali is considered one of the pillars of the team and a player who can help the club compete at the highest level for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Interested clubs will therefore need to make an extraordinary offer to test Newcastle&#8217;s resolve.<\/p>\n<p>There is currently no evidence of a formal bid from Arsenal or Tottenham, but Newcastle believe Tonali could move to N5 if he leaves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"shades-of-saka-rice-arsenal-putting-in-work-to-sign-morgan-rogers\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rais-Saka-Gokeres-Ben-White-Arsenal\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rice-saka-gyokeres-ben-white-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rice-saka-gyokeres-ben-white-arsenal.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Saka_Rice_Arsenal_put_huge_effort_into_signing_100m_star\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tShades of Saka &#038; Rice: Arsenal put huge effort into signing \u00a3100m star<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Andrea Berta is doing important work to seal Arsenal&#8217;s marquee summer signing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal have been given a boost by Sandro Tonali as Newcastle reveal their stance on signing Tottenham behind the scenes. Tottenham emerge as candidates for Sandro Tonali Over Monday night, credible reports emerged confirming that Spurs are genuine candidates to sign Tonali this summer, as Roberto De Zerbi presses ahead with an ambitious move. 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