Manchester United don reportedly add Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali to their summer transfer target list, as fresh reports don surface.
The Red Devils finish Matchweek 25 for fourth position on the Premier League table with 44 points, following their 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
That victory mark interim manager Michael Carrick fourth straight win since he take over, and e don spark fresh belief among United fans say Champions League qualification fit happen this season.
If United eventually secure Champions League football, e go play big role in helping them attract top-level players when summer window open.
Sandro Tonali Dey United Radar Amid Arsenal Interest
Manchester United don already dey linked with midfielders like Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton, but reports suggest say more names dey on the shortlist.
According to The Telegraph, Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali — wey Arsenal don also show interest in — don catch the attention of the Red Devils.
However, the report make am clear say United must first guarantee Champions League football if dem wan stand any real chance of convincing the Italian midfielder.
On top of that, Newcastle no go release Tonali cheap, as any deal fit require fee close to £100m.
That figure alone mean say United go need serious financial commitment, plus clear sporting project, to pull off such transfer.
Why Sandro Tonali Fit Make Sense for Manchester United
Manchester United midfield department dey face major changes ahead of next season.
Casemiro expected to leave at the end of the campaign, while Manuel Ugarte performances so far never really convince fans or coaches.
If Kobbie Mainoo go remain regular starter for the first XI, he go need a strong, disciplined and physical partner beside am.
Tonali fit provide that kind balance, especially from defensive angle, as him positioning, tackling and awareness dey solid.
The Italian international also get experience playing at top level, and him intensity fit suit Premier League football well.
However, one concern be say Tonali no be the most expansive passer, meaning United buildup play fit still struggle if no other creative midfielder join am.
Because of that, Tonali signing go only truly make sense if United fit afford to bring in two midfielders during the summer.
Champions League Qualification Key to Deal
Tonali reportedly want clear guarantee of Champions League football before considering any move away from Newcastle.
That same requirement dey apply to other top midfield targets like Adam Wharton, making United league finish extremely important.
Fortunately for Carrick side, England likely go receive fifth Champions League spot for next season.
That development go significantly boost United chances, especially as dem currently sit five points clear of sixth-placed Liverpool.
Liverpool Struggles Give United Advantage
Liverpool form don dip badly in recent weeks, as dem don collect just seven points from their last 21 available in the Premier League.
The Reds also face very tough run-in, with matches against Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa coming before their final league game.
Based on current form and fixtures, e dey hard to see Liverpool finishing above United if Carrick men maintain consistency.
If United hold their position and secure Champions League football, moves for elite players like Sandro Tonali suddenly go look far more realistic.
For now, the interest dey clear — but everything still depend on where Manchester United end the season.
This page go dey update as fresh transfer gist drop.
