Newcastle United submit 'formal bid' for Sandro Tonali alternative as free agent linked - round-up
Newcastle United transfer round-up: A look at the latest rumours surrounding St James’ Park.
Newcastle United made a quick start to the summer transfer window with the sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and the arrival of Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims, but now the pace has slowed.
The Magpies have endured a somewhat bruising week or so, first losing out on Spanish winger Victor Munoz to Liverpool before seeing Tottenham Hotspur firm up their interest in Sandro Tonali by submitting a £80million bid. The offer was rejected, but Spurs’ attempt aren’t expected to end there.
So what next for Newcastle? We take a look at the latest rumours doing the rounds:
Newcastle United make ‘formal offer’ for Udinese midfielder
Newcastle have made a formal offer for Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta, according to Tuttosport (via Sport Witness).
Midfield is an area the Magpies are looking to strengthen this summer with Sandro Tonali and potentially Joe Willock likely to leave the club. Tonali is open to a move to Tottenham Hotspur, who last week saw an £80million rejected, while Willock has also been linked with a return to London after coming through the academy at Arsenal.
Atta has also attracted interest from Everton and Fulham but the Magpies are the ones to have reportedly made the first move. While the report doesn’t specify how much United have offered, it’s claimed Udinese value him at around £34million.
The 23-year-old Frenchman made no secret of his desire to one day move to the Premier League during a recent interview with iNews.
Newcastle United again linked with free agent right-back
Newcastle are light at right-back following the departures of Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth, and continue to be linked with a move for free agent defender Oscar Mingueza.
The 27-year-old is out of contract this summer having made 147 appearances in four years for Celta Vigo. Before that, Mingueza was at Barcelona, where he came through the youth system before going on to make 66 appearances.
Sky Sports News reported previously that Mingueza, who is capable playing at right-back or centre-back, was of interest to Newcastle and Premier League rivals Aston Villa.