Tonali agent: ‘No Arsenal talks, we’ll evaluate if Newcastle open to Juventus’
Sandro Tonali’s agent Beppe Riso denies reports he offered the Newcastle United player to Arsenal, but left the door open to Juventus. ‘We’ll evaluate it in March.’
There had been rumours that the Gunners were in talks for the midfielder in the January transfer window, but that Newcastle slammed the door shut immediately.
Claims Tonali pushing for Newcastle exit
Now The Athletic claim that it was Tonali’s agent who made the approach to Arsenal director Andrea Berta and proposed the potential move.
Agent Riso spoke to Sky Sport Italia this afternoon and was asked about the Arsenal interest.
“I read it, but Newcastle won’t let Sandro leave in January, and we never talked to Arsenal about this,” said Tonali’s representative.
It follows reports in recent months that the 25-year-old was looking at a potential return to Serie A for Juventus.
“We will evaluate in March whether Newcastle are open to anything, but right now he is playing in the Champions League, it is not the right moment to talk about it.”
This would open up a scenario where the Azzurri star is actively seeking a new club beyond the Magpies, who he joined from Milan for €60.8m plus add-ons in 2023.
His current contract with Newcastle United only runs to June 2028, and Milan are owed a 10 per cent cut of his future sale fee.
Tonali has 35 competitive appearances for the Premier League side so far this season, contributing five assists.