Newcastle United have opened talks with AC Milan over the signing of Italy international midfielder Sandro Tonali.
The Magpies are keen on adding a creative midfielder to their ranks this summer, with Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella and Leicester City star James Maddison also on the radar.
But Inter want £70million for Barella while Leicester are looking to sell Maddison, who has been leaning towards a move to Tottenham for £60million.
As such, Eddie Howe’s side have turned their attention to Italy international Tonali, who they expect to get for less. According to a report by The Athletic, Newcastle are expected to present an opening bid of £42million (€50million) for Tonali.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is open to moving Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes further up the pitch if Tonali arrives. The 23-year-old, who has 14 senior caps for Italy, is set to feature for his country at the Under-21 European Championship.
Tonali joined AC Milan on loan in 2020 and made the deal permanent a year later. He has made 130 appearances for the San Siro club and won the Serie A title with them in the 2021-22 season.
Liverpool were initially linked with the midfielder, but the Reds have turned their attention to other targets, allowing Newcastle a free run to his signature.
Meanwhile, the Magpies entered talks with Inter over the signing of Nicolo Barella but stressed that it could be a ‘difficult’ deal. Leicester City’s James Maddison has just a year left on his contract at the King Power Stadium, which means the Foxes will likely sell him this summer. However, Tottenham are currently favourites to sign him.
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