Sandro Tonali summer transfer: Wetin we sabi about him “preference” as Man Utd and Man City dey eye am

Toron-toron (rumors) don start to dey fly about Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as the summer transfer window for 2026 dey draw near. Even though plenty big clubs for Premier League wan sign am, fresh update don show wetin the player himself really want.

Wetin be Tonali personal choice?

According to report from talkSPORT, Tonali personal preference na to return to Italy if he eventually commot for St James’ Park dis summer.

The Italy international, wey join Newcastle from AC Milan for 2023, still get soft spot for him home country. However, dis “dream” fit hard to achieve because of money matter.

The £80 million “wahala”

Newcastle United no ready to let dia star man go cheap-cheap. Reports say the Magpies don set him price tag around £80 million to £100 million.

• The Problem: Most clubs for Serie A (Italy) no get that kind “long pocket” to pay such heavy money right now.

• The Result: Because Italian clubs fit no fit afford am, the most realistic move for Tonali fit be to stay inside the Premier League, but for a different club.

Manchester United and Manchester City “War”

The two Manchester giants dey seriously look Tonali side as dem wan wire dia midfield for next season:

• Manchester United: Dem dey plan “total overhaul” for dia midfield. With Casemiro expected to commot, United see Tonali as the perfect engine room player wey sabi the Premier League well. Some even talk say United fit get small advantage because dem fit promise am “guaranteed” starting role.

• Manchester City: Pep Guardiola dey look Tonali as person wey fit eventually take over from Rodri. City want person wey get the same “sense” and technical quality to control game from deep.

Oda clubs and factors wey fit change the game

• Arsenal: The Gunners also dey the race, as dem don dey eye Tonali since January.

• Champions League Factor: If Newcastle or Manchester United no qualify for Champions League, e fit make am easy for Tonali to push for move to club wey dey play for the biggest stage in Europe.

• Contract Status: Tonali still get contract with Newcastle till 2028 (with option for another year), so Newcastle hold the “yam and the knife” for any negotiation.