Sandro Tonali’s future at Newcastle United has been thrown into doubt at deadline day after Arsenal allegedly Negotiations are underway to sign him. before the window ends.

Unsurprisingly, given how late in the transfer window it was, the news was quickly dismissed as the Magpies did not want to lose the Italy international without having time to find a suitable replacement.

His agent Giuseppe Rizzo said: “We’ve never had any conversations with Arsenal. Newcastle would never let Tonali leave in January. It has absolutely nothing to do with it. We haven’t even talked about it.” The midfielder has started 21 of the Magpies’ 24 Premier League games so far this season and has been a key cog in Eddie Howe’s side, which is why it’s no surprise the club don’t want to sell him to the Gunners.

Tonali scored one goal in seven appearances in the Premier League. Joined Newcastle from AC Milan for £55m 2023, so a huge fee will be needed to buy him.

Newcastle trying to sign French midfielder

However, it remains to be seen whether the Italian star will remain at St James’ Park after the summer transfer window, with Arsenal thought to be interested. The Magpies could reportedly be looking for a midfielder who could be a long-term replacement for Tonali on Tyneside with this in mind.

According to Daily Mail reporter Craig HopeNewcastle United have been “trying” to sign Stade de Reims midfielder Patrick Zabi in the January transfer window.

The reporter claimed that the Magpies had been “pushing” for the 19-year-old to agree a deal with Howe’s side before the deadline, but unfortunately their efforts came too late.

Newcastle were too late in the day to bring the French starlet to St James’ Park in this window, but wish to reveal The club remain interested in the midfielder, meaning they will still try to sign him ahead of the summer transfer window.

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