Just a few weeks ago Tyneside was shrouded in doom and gloom. Things weren’t going so well. Newcastle United is struggling. etc.

Newcastle United rekindled their ferocious attacking firepower with a win in their last game. Premier League and Carabao Cup, returning to the brink of European contention, while beating Brentford at St James’ Park to set up a cup semi-final with Arsenal.

Football is so fickle. Eddie Howe Newcastle have laid the foundations to build towards 2025 and a disappointing summer transfer window could impact performance levels this season.

A host of exciting names will be targeted but the Magpies may be forced to offload some of their brightest silverware, with several big-name players looking at risk of leaving.

Newcastle transfer exits

Newcastle avoid threat of losing best players this year by selling budding talent Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minter.

That’s all well and good, but unless European football can resume, such success may amount to little more than a pause in execution for United, who failed to live up to that ambition last year and currently sit mid-table despite a return to form. .

According to Chris Waugh of The AthleticPSR remains a concern for Toon and they may be forced to consider Bruno Guimarães‘Sale after New Year. City’s intrigue complicates the issue because they need a new midfielder of such elite quality.

noncommittal Alexander Isaac It also raises a growing dilemma. The free-scoring Swede is one of Europe’s deadliest forwards but appears hesitant to sign a lucrative new contract with Newcastle, with the likes of Arsenal also keen to sign him.

Newcastle have developed damage-mitigation skills over the past few years, and there may be a way to strengthen the squad while retaining the aforementioned superstar signings.

In fact, some Serie A giants have a vested interest in bringing in. Sandro Tonali Return to his native country. However, losing the classy midfielder will certainly hurt Howe.

Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle future

According to Football InsiderNewcastle sources have revealed that Tonali may be forced to consider moving on from Tonali at the end of the season.

Tonali’s debut in England was cut short last October when he was accused of breaching betting guidelines and suspended until the start of the season.

Newcastle sign AC Milan midfielder poster boy Approximately £55 millionAlthough he scored on his debut against Aston Villa, he failed and was disappointed before being handcuffed to the stands.

However, he did disappear. but Tonali admits Before his suspension, he was struggling to adapt to the English environment. It’s fair to say he has made progress since rejoining the fight in 2024/25.

This year, Tonali has proven his worth as a fixture in the engine room. Brought pedigree, skill and intelligence to a squad that became one of the most fluid attacking sides in the Premier League, although a lack of cohesion hampered the team for much of the season. Struggle hard.

Italian journalist Martino Puccio He has been hailed as a “world-class” player during his Serie A career and although he has not yet reached that level in England, it is certainly within his capabilities and there has been clear improvement this season.

He has also shown his commitment to the cause, ranking in the top 9% of Premier League midfielders with interceptions per 90 (1.84) this season. According to FBref. Tonali is not only a master, but also tough and tenacious.

Newcastle lost a talented midfielder in the off-season: home-grown Anderson. The silky midfielder signs for Nottingham Forest The move is worth around £35m.

Anderson has been the real star for Tricky Tree this season, thriving in skillful and creative fashion. The 22-year-old’s tactical intelligence and versatility would have been perfect to tie Howe’s system together this year, but alas.

This is what needs to be done and is all part of the damage mitigation described above. The difference with Tonali, however, is that he is entering the prime of his career and has done things that his teammates cannot emulate. Of course, Guimarães’ technique is just as good, if not stronger, but the Italian’s vision and awareness are combined with a unique skill set rooted in his fundamentals.

It’s important to look at the situation openly. Tonali and Guimarães haven’t quite clicked together on the pitch, although the Italy international’s recent performances do suggest that lasting fluidity can be achieved.

Ultimately, it looks like Newcastle will be forced to make concessions if they also want to generate revenue in the coming months and transfer window. Tonali will be an invaluable asset on the pitch for years to come, but if his sale keeps a bigger fish in the pond, it might not be the worst thing in the world.

It all depends on hard work and precise goals. At their best, PIF’s Newcastle can beat the best players on the market. They have stabilized recently but must now regain integrity and reap the rewards thereafter.

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In an ideal world, Tonali is part of the future. Time will tell.

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