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Manchester United<\/a> are plotting an audacious swoop to sign Newcastle United<\/a> midfielder Sandro Tonali in the summer, according to Tuttojuve<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Following his move from AC Milan in 2023, Tonali has established himself as a key figure in Eddie Howe\u2019s midfield and has played an integral role in Newcastle\u2019s historic EFL Cup triumph.<\/p>\n Despite the Magpies\u2019 poor campaign, the 25-year-old has been one of their standout performers, featuring in 50 games across all competitions, including 32 of their 34 Premier League<\/a> games this season, while netting three goals and providing seven assists.<\/p>\n His tenacity in midfield, particularly alongside club captain Bruno Guimar\u00e3es, has drawn widespread praise from supporters and rival teams who are now set to battle for his signature next summer.<\/p>\n During the most recent winter transfer<\/a> window, Tonali was strongly linked with a move to league leaders Arsenal<\/a> after Mikel Merino\u2019s long-term injury setback, although transfer expert David Ornstein later dismissed the speculation.<\/p>\n However, Tonali is set to become a subject of keen interest this summer, with United now the latest club to be linked with the midfielder.<\/p>\n According to Tuttojuve<\/em>, the Red Devils are seeking a world-class midfielder to replace Casemiro<\/a> when he departs in the summer, with Tonali now being eyed.<\/p>\n The report adds that the 13-time Premier League winners believe the Italian midfielder is a perfect fit to replace the Brazilian and have placed him first on their shortlist, which also includes Atalanta\u2019s Ederson.<\/p>\n With two years left on a contract at St James\u2019 Park, the report adds that Newcastle have no intention of selling Tonali and have placed an \u00a386m valuation on the 25-year-old, who is also of keen interest to Juventus, Tuttojuve<\/em> adds.<\/p>\n Tonali has earned a reputation for his relentless work rate on and off the ball, with his statistics placing him among the leaders in several metrics.<\/p>\n In possession, he has recorded an 84.3% pass completion rate and completed 66 long passes, contributing to 28 chances created for Newcastle United.<\/p>\n He has accumulated 1,638 touches overall, including 21 in the opposition box, underlining his box-to-box ability and suitability for possession-oriented sides like United.<\/p>\n Out of possession, his defensive output remains equally impressive, with 100 duels won, 32 tackles, 29 interceptions, 135 recoveries, and a total of 232 defensive actions, according to FotMob<\/a>.<\/p>\n His arrival would add resilience and much-needed steel to United\u2019s midfield, while also allowing Bruno Fernandes to operate with reduced defensive responsibility.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nTonali to United<\/h2>\n
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