Tottenham agree deal for midfielder Sandro Tonali, defeating Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Tottenham have reached an agreement with Newcastle to sign midfielder Sandro Tonali for an initial £92.5 million, with potential add-ons bringing the total to £100 million. Despite being in pursuit of Tonali, Manchester City will now redirect their focus to other midfield targets after failing to secure the player. This transfer follows Tottenham's recent spending spree under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, indicating a significant shift in their approach after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. City may explore options including Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi as they look to bolster their midfield.
- •Tottenham finalizes deal for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle.
- •Total transfer package valued at £100 million.
- •Manchester City shifts focus after missing out on Tonali.
- •De Zerbi has significantly increased Tottenham's midfield spending.
- •City considering Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential target.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tottenham beat Manchester City in £100 million midfielder transfer chase
"Manchester City have fallen short as Tottenham agree a deal for Sandro Tonali.Roberto De Zerbi takes his spending in midfield to almost £200 million after signing Mateus Fernandes.Despite losing the ...
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