Arsenal explore £100m transfer for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali
Premier League champions Arsenal have made preliminary contact with Newcastle United regarding a potential £100m transfer for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali.
Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to strengthen their squad after ending a 22-year title drought during a historic 2025-26 campaign.
The Gunners also reached the Champions League final and are now targeting midfield reinforcements to maintain their newly established domestic dominance.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the north London club have initiated discussions over the 26-year-old in recent days.
Magpies demand record fee
Newcastle have reportedly placed a massive valuation on the Italian following a profoundly disappointing season on Tyneside.
Eddie Howe’s team missed out on European qualification entirely after finishing 12th in the top flight, prompting an expected summer exodus.
The St James’ Park outfit have already sanctioned the high-profile sale of winger Anthony Gordon to Barcelona.
Arsenal previously explored a move for the midfield anchor during the January window after Mikel Merino suffered an injury.
Rival interest in the Italian
Securing the signature of the highly-rated playmaker will not be a straightforward process for the recently crowned champions.
Both Manchester City and Manchester United are actively monitoring the situation as they consider their own midfield options.
“Arsenal made some calls over the recent days for Tonali, so Arsenal are also in the mix,” Romano confirmed.
“There could be more clubs joining the race for Tonali, so the situation could become interesting.”
Should a deal be agreed, the acquisition would join a formidable Emirates Stadium engine room featuring Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.