Sandro Tonali’s name is back in the headlines. And this time, it’s Manchester United knocking.
The Italian enforcer—banned, exiled, then reborn—has caught the eye of Ruben Amorim’s camp as they prepare for a brutal summer rebuild. According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, United have signaled concrete interest in bringing the Newcastle United midfielder to Old Trafford.
And they aren’t alone.
Manchester City are circling too. But Newcastle? They’re standing firm. No interest in talks. No negotiations—yet.
Tonali returned to action this season after serving a 10-month betting suspension. Since then, he’s played 33 league matches, missing only two, and has been instrumental in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup run.
But now, as United eyes a midfield overhaul—with Eriksen and Casemiro set to depart—the 25-year-old feels like the missing gear.
Why? He’s relentless. A ball-hunting, tempo-setting, fire-starting machine. Perfect for Ruben Amorim’s high-press vision, should he take charge. Tonali alongside Ugarte would unshackle Bruno Fernandes, freeing the captain to create without compromise.
It’s a system. A philosophy. One Tonali fits like a glove.
Newcastle may scoff at his €45m (£38m) valuation on Transfermarkt. They know his true worth. But should United win the Europa League final and secure Champions League football, ambition might meet leverage.
Tonali has walked through fire. His next step? Maybe Old Trafford.