Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as part of a rebuild under new boss Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian, who signed a 2024 deal without a release clause, remains on a contract until 2029, giving the North London club strong negotiating leverage in the coming transfer window for the squad.

De Zerbi’s focus is on technical midfielders who can dictate play, a role Tonali has already proven at Newcastle. Spurs have already secured free‑signs Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, and are eyeing Jan Paul van Hecke to shore up defense. A midfield coup would signal the club’s intent to compete for top spots in 2024.

Newcastle will only consider a sale if the fee is substantial, as they have no release clause and want to keep Tonali until 2029. The move would also underline Spurs’ willingness to spend heavily, following interest from clubs like Arsenal, Man City and Man United, who have already passed on other targets in this season.

With a £100m-plus bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson already on the table, Manchester City’s midfield ambitions may ripple across the market, squeezing prices and making Tonali a more attractive option for Spurs. If secured, the midfielder would instantly lift Tottenham’s engine room and give De Zerbi a decisive weapon for the Premier League campaign.