Time to act - PSG like Sandro Tonali to give Newcastle United fresh transfer warning
Newcastle United will be keen to avoid a similar situation to the Alexander Isak saga regarding Sandro Tonali.
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in Newcastle United talisman Sandro Tonali.
Last season saw Alexander Isak continuously linked with a St James’ Park exit. As it happened, the speculation turned the Swede’s head despite having three years remaining on his current contract.
Newcastle rightfully felt a sense of betrayal as Isak downed tools all summer to force through his Anfield move. Fast forward a couple of months and Tonali now appears to be the key subject of the media attention.
Sandro Tonali’s situation at Newcastle United
Tonali is arguably Newcastle’s best player now Isak has left. Eddie Howe deploying him in a deeper role was the catalyst for Carabao Cup success and Champions League qualification last season.
He was an instant hit on Tyneside following his arrival from AC Milan in 2023. However, a ban for breaching gambling restrictions just 12 games into his Toon career.
Newcastle stuck by the midfielder and he has opened up about feeling a sense of loyalty to the club for doing so. His deal will have two years left to run come the end of the campaign - a precarious stage of a player’s contract.
Sandro Tonali admission
Speaking to Italian media on international duty, Tonali opened up about returning home one day - sending a warning to the Newcastle hierarchy to get the chequebook out. On a positive note, the Toon ace insisted he has found “balance” at St James’ Park.
“You can never know what will happen, I tell everyone it’s possible,” Tonali said. “I’m not closing the door on Italy. It’s my country. Maybe not now because I’ve found my balance at Newcastle. But the league is getting better and better, the level of the teams is rising.”
Newcastle United given fresh warning
Italian media have been relentless in linking Tonali with a Serie A return since he joined the Magpies. But this time, Tutto Juve name PSG as being interested - a club with huge pull as the current European champions.
The article claims Tonali is ready for the next step of his career. NewcastleWorld has not heard any information confirming this to be true, although these reports should serve as a cautionary tale.
Toon chiefs will not want a repeat of the Isak saga next summer. Tino Livramento, Bruno Guikaraes, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes are also set to have two years left on their contracts.