Tonali’s agent set for ‘transfer talks’ with Newcastle, but ‘no preference’ between Juventus and Arsenal

Sandro Tonali’s agent Beppr Riso admits he’ll hold transfer talks with Newcastle in the coming months, but the Italy international has ‘no preference’ regarding his next club and is only focused on earning Champions League qualification for the Magpies this season.

Tonali’s agent Riso spoke about the future of the Newcastle star in an interview with Tuttosport.

Reports in the UK claimed that Arsenal were offered to sign Tonali on deadline day but the player’s representative has clarified that the Magpies never wanted to sell the Italian star.

“Newcastle find it hard to part with Sandro, and he wants to take the club into the Champions League,” Riso said.

“These transfer talks will be held later on. We’ll see how the season ends and then decide what to do.”

Arsenal and Juventus are both interested in Tonali, but the ex-Milan star is not yet considering leaving Newcastle.

“There’s no preference at the moment. It’s still early,” his agent claimed.

“What we say today might not be valid tomorrow. Newcastle didn’t want to part with him now, and it was not the case to move elsewhere because Sandro is really tied to the club. We’ll decide what to do in the summer.”

Tonali has made 36 appearances across all competitions with Newcastle this season, providing five assists.

He moved to St. James’ Park from Milan in the summer of 2023 in a deal exceeding €60m.

Tonali’s Newcastle contract runs out in June 2028. The 25-year-old has three goals in 30 appearances with the Italy national team.