Tottenham Agrees to Sign Italian Midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle

Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement to acquire Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a fee exceeding 85 million pounds, according to football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Tonali, who played 35 Premier League matches for Newcastle last season, was a key player in their midfield despite the club finishing 12th in the league. The transfer is in advanced stages and expected to be finalized soon.

This signing follows Tottenham's recent acquisition of Matheus Fernandes for around 85 million pounds, as the club looks to strengthen its squad after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. Tottenham has also signed Marcus Sensi, Paul van Haacke, and Luka Vukcevic as part of a broad rebuilding effort.

Tonali's career includes a notable suspension due to involvement in a betting scandal, but after serving his ban, he returned to form and re-established himself as a top European midfielder. Tottenham aims to leverage his experience and skills to improve their performance in the upcoming Premier League season.