Tonali bidding war imminent as Arsenal fight Tottenham for Italy star | OneFootball

After reports Sandro Tonali agreed personal terms with Tottenham, now Arsenal are ready to step up talks with Newcastle United for the Italy international, whose asking price is well over €100m.

The former Brescia and Milan midfielder is one of the most sought-after players on the transfer market this summer, as he seems to believe that his time with the Magpies has come to a natural conclusion.

It has been said over the last few weeks that both Tottenham and Arsenal are eager to snap him up, but that the Gunners would be his preferred option.

Tonali ready for new Premier League move

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 07: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St James’ Park on January 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Sky Sports UK and Sky Sport Italia reported over the last 24 hours that Tonali had agreed personal terms with Spurs, worth over £275,000 per week.

Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla is also confident that Tonali is heading towards Tottenham, largely thanks to the rapport with Roberto De Zerbi.

However, BBC Sport now add that Arsenal have held exploratory talks too for both Tonali and his Newcastle United teammate Bruno Guimaraes.

Only one of the two would be signed, so currently they are trying to discover the conditions for a move.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Finding an agreement with Newcastle United is not going to be easy, with rumours they already rejected an offer worth £80m (circa €92m) from Tottenham for the Italian.

Manchester City and Manchester United have also been linked with a potential swoop for the Azzurri star.

Milan are also keeping a close eye on the situation, because as part of their €60m sale in 2023, they are owed a 10 per cent cut of any future sale fee.

If a bidding war breaks out, then Tonali could end up being sold for around £100m (circa €115m).