Tottenham Hotspur's £75 million offer for Sandro Tonali has been turned down by Newcastle United, dealing a blow to their summer rebuild. The 26-year-old Italy midfielder has emerged as a top target for Spurs as they look to strengthen under new manager Roberto de Zerbi following last season's relegation scare.

Newcastle sources indicate they want closer to £100 million for the player, who still has three years remaining on his contract. While Newcastle would prefer Tonali to stay, there's growing belief the player wants to leave St. James' Park. Tottenham have received encouragement in preliminary talks, though Manchester City are also monitoring the situation. Arsenal previously explored a move in January.

The rejection still marks a shift in Spurs' transfer approach. Their previous record fee stood at £65 million for Dominic Solanke in 2024, while they've already spent £51.8 million on Jan Paul van Hecke this summer. Newcastle originally signed Tonali from AC Milan for £55 million three years ago. This pursuit signals Tottenham's intent to compete after narrowly avoiding the drop.

The standoff reflects broader market realities as Premier League clubs adjust valuations. Tottenham will need to bridge the gap or pivot to alternatives if they want to reshape their midfield before the new campaign.