Tottenham has agreed to a club-record £100 million deal to acquire midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. The transfer includes £92.5 million upfront with an additional £7.5 million in achievable add-ons. Tonali, 26, is reportedly set to earn over £275,000 weekly, opting for Spurs despite interest from other clubs.

This move follows Tottenham's recent £85 million acquisition of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, pushing their summer spending past the £200 million mark. The club also secured defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million and added three players on free transfers. This aggressive spending signals a significant shift in strategy after narrowly avoiding relegation.

Newcastle is poised to make a substantial profit on Tonali, whom they signed for £55 million in 2023. The sale, their second-largest ever, provides funds for strengthening multiple positions. This transfer spree is bankrolled by increased stadium revenue and a significant capital injection, aimed at elevating the club's competitive standing.