Tottenham have reached an agreement with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali in a deal that will smash their transfer record.
The Italy international is expected to move to north London for a fee of £92m – more with add-ons – as Roberto De Zerbi’s side ramp up their summer plans.
The Tonali breakthrough comes shortly after pipping Manchester United to £85m midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
It signals a major shift as Spurs prioritise getting business done early – and ensuring they no longer miss out on those “big ticket” deals after the humiliation of seeing Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White go elsewhere.
It is a particular feather in their cap that Manchester City were still pushing for Tonali and he has opted for Tottenham despite their absence of European football, having finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation last season.
