Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali
Summary
Tottenham Hotspur has agreed to buy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for up to £100 million, breaking their transfer record again. The deal includes an initial payment of £92.5 million plus £7.5 million in additional fees. This move is part of Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi’s plan to strengthen the team for the next season.Key Facts
- Tottenham Hotspur will pay up to £100 million to Newcastle for Sandro Tonali.
- The initial fee is £92.5 million, with potential add-ons of £7.5 million.
- Spurs had an earlier offer of about £80 million rejected by Newcastle.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi has admired Tonali for years and targeted him for Spurs.
- Spurs also recently signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes for £85 million from West Ham.
- Spurs have spent heavily in the transfer window, including free transfers of defenders Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi.
- Newcastle has sold several key players recently and signed only a young goalkeeper, Ewen Jaouen, who lacks top-level experience.
- Newcastle needs to bring new players in after missing out on forward Victor Munoz, who joined Liverpool.
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