Tottenham Hotspur survived the final day at home, sealing Premier League safety while their board vowed never to repeat the scare. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham promised “change is happening,” a sentiment reflected in a new spending mindset. Spurs have already splashed £52 million on Jan Paul van Hecke and secured Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free deals before the transfer window opened.

Spurs tabled an offer for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali. Reports suggest the Magpies turned down a bid of roughly £80 million, a sum that would eclipse the club’s historic record fee of £65 million for Dominic Solanke. The rejection underscores Newcastle’s reluctance to cash in amid their own transfer ambitions.

Newcastle’s decision arrives after they missed out on Spanish winger Victor Muñoz, losing the race to Liverpool. Losing another potential windfall could hamper their strategy to rebuild after a season flirting with relegation. Yet the club appears to favour retaining Tonali’s creative spark over a short‑term cash injection.

With the £80 million offer rebuffed, Tonali remains a Newcastle asset as the club plots its next move in the January market. The Magpies will likely target players who complement his playmaking rather than sell him, keeping their midfield core intact for the remainder of the campaign.