Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a3100M SIGNING SMASHES SPURS RECORD<\/b><\/p>\n
Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali has signed a record-breaking deal with Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n
The Newcastle United star is the centrepiece of Spurs\u2019 historic cash-splash following a disastrous 2025\/26 season in which they narrowly avoided relegation with a 17th-placed finish.<\/p>\n
The \u00a3100 million (A$134m) signing is the biggest in Spurs history, and follows hot on the heels of Mateus Fernandes signing an \u00a385 million (A$114m) deal, which held the club signing record for mere days.<\/p>\n
The signings mark a drastic change from the Spurs\u2019 old transfer policy, in which managers like Ange Postecoglou have been heavily hamstrung and forced to work with more affordable buys. <\/p>\n
Tonali has cited family reasons behind his wish to move to London.<\/p>\n
The 26-year old took to Instagram to confirm his departure and thank the Toons for his three-year stint, which included the 2025 EFL Cup final triumph to end the club\u2019s 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis city gave me more than football. It gave me a home, moments I\u2019ll hold onto forever, and people I will always be grateful for,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ex-teammate Joelinton wrote back in response: \u201cAll the best for the future fratello mio \u2026 see you on 29th August.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the date Tonali will take on Newcastle for the first time in Spurs colours.<\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring for Newcastle United during the 2025\/26 Premier League season. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN \/ AFP)<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSTALEMATE LOOMS IN TOON SKIPPER\u2019S BID TO JOIN CHAMPIONS<\/b><\/p>\n
Newcastle captain and Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes has requested a transfer to reigning Premier League champions Arsenal.<\/p>\n
The 28-year old created unwanted history at the World Cup as part of a Brazilian team that shockingly lost to Norway in the round of 16, missing a crucial first-half penalty \u2013 the nation\u2019s first penalty miss outside shootouts at the prestige tournament since 1986.<\/p>\n
Guimaraes is contracted for another two years, while the Toons have maintained amid swirling rumours of rival interest that the captain isn\u2019t up for grabs.<\/p>\n
The club is yet to comment publicly, but it has been reported that a verbal \u00a360 million offer from the Gunners for Guimaraes was swiftly rejected.<\/p>\n
Protracted negotiations seem inevitable, with the Toons seeking a payout of up to \u00a3100 million, matching what they received from Tottenham Hotspur for Sandro Tonali.<\/p>\n
MAN UTD, CHELSEA AGREE ON DEAL FOR BRAZILIAN<\/b><\/p>\n
Manchester United have secured a \u00a350 million deal for Chelsea\u2019s Andrey Santos.<\/p>\n
While the deal is yet to be finalised, it has been reported that the 22-year old\u2019s move is all but done, with a medical set up with his new club following the Brazilian\u2019s exit from the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Santos is keen for more game time having been on the fringes at Chelsea.<\/p>\n
A total of \u00a32 million of the deal will be add-ons, according to reports.<\/p>\n
United\u2019s next priority is to finalise a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, after Barcelona declined the option to retain him following his loan to the Spanish superpower.<\/p>\n
They will not loan the 28-year old out for a second year running, with Rashford keen on joining a club playing in the Champions League next season despite interest from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n
SURPRISE NEW CONTENDER IN SALAH RACE<\/b><\/p>\n
Mo Salah\u2019s footballing future could take a surprise twist, with the Liverpool icon attracting heavy interest from an unlikely source.<\/p>\n
Atletico Madrid is seen to be leading the race for the 34-year old, who is departing the Reds after a celebrated decade-long stint in Merseyside.<\/p>\n
Italian Serie A giants Juventus and Roma have also long been linked to the Egyptian great, while Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad offered a \u00a3150 million transfer fee for Salah in 2023 that Liverpool knocked back and remain keen.<\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Mohamed Salah\u2019s future remains uncertain as he departs Liverpool. (Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHowever, several US Major League Soccer clubs have also registered their interest, according to reports, with Salah front and centre in North America during Egypt\u2019s run to the World Cup round of 16, which featured a penalty shootout win over the Socceroos and controversial loss to Argentina.<\/p>\n
Cashed-up powerhouses LA Galaxy or New York City FC would appear to be the likeliest destinations should Salah take his career stateside, but there remains the possibility of a move to Inter Miami \u2013 and a salivating combination with fellow champion Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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