Manchester United could sign Tonali for £100 million, Newcastle willing to sell and player eager to join! Performance in clash convinced Sir Jim.

In the Premier League match where Manchester United lost 1-2 to Newcastle United, Italian international Sandro Tonali performed excellently, overshadowing the recently praised Casemiro and Kobbie Maino of the Red Devils. Sir Jim Ratcliffe was watching from the stands at St James' Park, and the physicality and intense tempo of Newcastle's midfield led by Tonali allowed the 'Magpies' to control the game from the start, even when playing with fewer players.

Tonali and his teammate Joelinton's physical advantage far exceeded that of Casemiro and Maino, even though Manchester United had more players on the field, both midfielders were eventually substituted by Carrick. The course and result of this match further proved that Manchester United needs to strengthen its midfield, which is no secret.

Tonali possesses a versatile performance, more akin to an English-style midfielder than an Italian player. This 25-year-old Italian midfielder is considered to have Pirlo-like technique, along with the tough physique and fighting spirit of an English midfielder, adapting excellently to the intense physical demands of the Premier League.

Italian newspaper "Tuttosport" reports that Manchester United, Arsenal, and Juventus are all pursuing Tonali. In Arsenal's 1-0 win over Brighton, Tonali's agent was present in the stands. He had already stated in January that although Tonali's contract expires in 2029, transfer negotiations with Newcastle will take place at the end of the season, as the team is unlikely to qualify for next season's Champions League, or even European competitions, and Tonali intends to leave.

The Magpies seem to have accepted the reality of losing Tonali, but they spent €60 million (£55 million) to acquire him from AC Milan in 2023 and now hope to receive €100 million (£86.7 million) in the summer transfer market. This might not be an outrageous demand, as German "Transfermarkt" values Tonali at €75 million.

Juventus from Serie A is also interested in Tonali, but this price makes the "Old Lady" hesitant, and Tonali does not want to return to the declining Italian league. One of the Premier League giants is likely to be Tonali's next transfer destination.

Manchester United's primary midfield target is Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, unfortunately, Manchester City is also eyeing him, and this 23-year-old player prefers to join the "Blue Moon" he supported since childhood. Tonali is different; "Football Insider" reports that Tonali is eager to join Manchester United.

Insiders reveal that although Tonali has a very good relationship with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, if a club like Manchester United shows interest, he would still strive for a transfer.

"I do think he has a good relationship with Eddie Howe, but I don't think it affects my judgment, I believe Tonali will definitely transfer this summer," the expert asserted. "I think Manchester United is the club he favors, and Manchester United also favors him. So probably everyone will say nice things now, because at this stage of the season, who would want to disrupt the current situation? He has good interpersonal relationships at Newcastle and is respected by the fans. The weekend's goal performances were excellent. However, I still think he will transfer in the summer."

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has always believed that Tonali is superior to Arsenal's Declan Rice. After the Red Devils' loss to Newcastle, in Scholes' controversial social media post, people usually only noticed his implied criticism of manager Carrick, overlooking the final mention of Tonali's name and a red heart.