Fans stunned; Sandro Tonali given strict deadline to find new club due to EUFA Rules
Manchester United are reported to have momentum in the race for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, not Bruno Guimaraes.
The Red Devils are in a relatively comfortable position in the Premier League’s top three, so while they cannot take Champions League qualification for granted, fans have naturally been looking ahead to the summer transfer window.
Many supporters are hopeful that interim boss Michael Carrick will be given the job on a permanent basis, and securing a place at the top table of European football would boost his transfer funds.
A number of midfielders have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, including Newcastle duo Tonali and Guimaraes.
The Daily Mail claim that though Man United would find it difficult to sign Guimaraes, they are intensifying their efforts to sign Tonali, and they have momentum in the race for his signature
Tonali and Guimaraes have established themselves as two of the Premier League’s best midifelders, and they should not be held responsible for Newcastle’s poor season.
Both have experience operating as a number six, though the former has operated in deeper zones more often than the latter in recent months.
Tonali is arguably better than his partner without the ball, though Guimaraes is a level ahead in possession, averaging 14.5 more touches of the ball per 90 (71) than his midfield partner (56.5).
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, and the loss of his defensive nous will leave a sizeable hole in the middle of the pitch.
Youngster Kobbie Mainoo will almost certainly be given a starting spot next season, so any first-team addition will have to complement his ball carrying.
Though Tonali may be a better fit from a defensive perspective, Guimaraes’s skillset with the ball may be more valuable.
It should be noted that while Guimaraes is not as defensively rounded as his Italian teammate, he is by no means poor out of possession, and he will likely be able to contribute significantly at Old Trafford.
Manchester United is gaining ground in the race to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, with reports suggesting they’re the frontrunners for the Italian midfielder. Tonali’s agent has hinted at a possible departure, and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has thrown his support behind the move ¹ ² ³.
Tonali, 25, has been in impressive form for Newcastle, with 10 goal involvements in 47 appearances this season. However, the Magpies’ failure to qualify for the Champions League could prompt Tonali to consider a move. Manchester United is looking to strengthen their midfield after Casemiro’s departure and sees Tonali as a potential replacement ² ⁴.
*Transfer Details:*
– *Price Tag:* Newcastle values Tonali at around £100 million.
– *Competition:* Manchester City and Arsenal are also interested in signing Tonali.
– *Contract:* Tonali has three years left on his contract, with an option for a 12-month extension.
Meanwhile, Bruno Guimaraes, another Newcastle midfielder, is also being linked with Manchester United, but Tonali seems to be the priority target
Manchester United is prioritizing Sandro Tonali as their top target to replace Casemiro, who’s leaving at the end of the season. Tonali, a 25-year-old Italian midfielder, is valued at around £100 million by Newcastle United. He’s been impressive, with 10 goal involvements in 47 appearances this season, and is seen as a better fit for the defensive midfield role than Bruno Guimaraes due to his physical and defensive strengths ¹ ² ³.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has thrown his support behind signing Tonali, and the club has held informal talks with his representatives. However, they’ll face competition from Manchester City and potentially Juventus, who might try to lure Tonali back to Serie A
