Manchester City are weighing a bid for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali as they rebuild a midfield that will lose Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid. Tonali, under contract until 2029, commands a fee that Newcastle will not accept lightly. Tottenham also list him as their marquee summer signing, setting up a three‑way tug‑of‑war.

City’s interest extends beyond Tonali; they remain in talks with Nottingham Forest over Elliot Anderson, a deal expected to top £100m after a rejected offer. Securing Anderson would fill the void left by Silva and potentially Rodri, who are both linked with moves abroad. The high price tag could ripple through the market, affecting other midfield targets.

Tottenham, under Roberto De Zerbi, see Tonali as the technical lynchpin to lift a squad that has already secured Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke. Newcastle’s contract contains no release clause, giving them leverage as both clubs vie for the Italy international. With multiple Premier League giants interested, Tonali’s summer destination will shape the midfield balance of several title contenders.

Both City and Spurs must also navigate the financial fair play ceiling as they plan extensive spending this window. City aim to add a striker and right‑back after confirming interest in Eli Junior Kroupi and Yan Diomande, while Tottenham look to deepen squad depth beyond the midfield. The final decisions will likely be revealed in the coming weeks.