Sandro Tonali exit latest: How much Newcastle are willing to accept & where he won't go - Sources
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Credit: Imago Tue 31 March 2026 12:00, UK Newcastle United are set to demand between £70-80million to sell Sandro Tonali as Manchester City eye a summer move for his services.Tonali has continued to be a key player for Eddie Howe this season as Newcastle chase a top-five finish, with 47 appearances made across all competitions so far.His standout performances in 2025-26 have seen him linked with a move back to Italy, while numerous Premier League clubs are also being linked to his services ahead of the summer.Man City are one of the frontrunners to seal a move, but as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Newcastle will only part with Tonali for a hefty fee.The 25-year-old is unlikely to move back to his homeland due to the high figures involved in a deal, which is a boost to Man City’s transfer plans as they line up a deal. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle will want at least £70m for Tonali from Man CityMan United are also interested in Tonali as they plan an overhaul of their midfield, with Manuel Ugarte potentially set to join Casemiro in leaving Old Trafford.The Magpies do not want to let him go this summer, but failure to qualify for European competition, particularly the Champions League, could mean he pushes for a move away.DateMatchSunday, 12 AprilCrystal Palace (a)Saturday, 18 AprilBournemouth (H)Saturday, 25 AprilArsenal (a)Saturday, 2 MayBrighton (H)Saturday, 9 MayNottingham Forest (a)Sunday, 17 MayWest Ham (H)Sunday, 24 MayFulham (a)Newcastle’s remaining 2025-26 PL gamesSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “You’re probably looking at between 70 and 80 million pounds (to sign Tonali), and that would price him out of a move to many of the top Italian clubs, on top of his wages as well.
“If he were to leave Newcastle in the summer window, it would only be to one of the clubs who could afford his fee and wages.”City to entertain £50m offers for Rodri after Real Madrid commentsCity’s interest in Tonali is ramping up ahead of the summer due to the situation surrounding Rodri’s future at the club.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner recently admitted that “the door is not closed” for him regarding a move to Real Madrid, and is approaching the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.City’s former financial advisor, Stefan Borson, has exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Rodri could join Madrid for around £50m this summer.That is the fee that the Citizens are content to sell him for, but Los Blancos are set to try and bring that price tag down, as they are unsure about paying so much for a player approaching 30-years-old. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man City Insider Access Get the full story from the Etihad Stadium and CFA with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Etihad Campus.