While Newcastle might have secured a rollercoaster 3-1 victory away at Aston Villa on Saturday evening as they extended on their FA Cup adventure, Eddie Howe’s men have a major battle on their hands in the race to book another essential European finish this season.
With continued speculation over Howe’s future at St. James’ Park, it has also been suggested that Newcastle are set for a hectic summer behind the scenes this summer.
Alongside reports that the former Bournemouth boss is already eyeing another striking option when the window reopens, it appears the the Magpies’ midfield could be set for a potential overhaul.
While Italian ace Sandro Tonali might have stolen all of the headlines at Villa Park on Saturday as the ex-AC Milan star spearhead Newcastle’s shock FA Cup come back, there has been plenty of speculation that their midfield talisman could be weighing up a move away from Tyneside.
Speculation over Tonali intensifies
Hit with an infamous 10-month ban after breaching betting regulations immediately after arriving at St. James’ Park, Tonali endured a public nightmare after initially arriving on Tyneside.
However, continuing to receive a string of plaudits over the past 12 months and with his stock at a red-hot high, the former AC Milan starlet has been Newcastle’s standout performer this season.
Spearheading Newcastle’s remarkable FA Cup comeback away at Aston Villa on Saturday evening, Tonali has only further underlined his status as one of the Premier League’s hottest midfield superstars.
Becoming a key figure in Howe’s midfield, the Italian international has featured in all 26 of the Magpies’ Premier League appearances this year and it is no secret that a string of European heavyweights are keeping a close eye on the 25-year-old.
Despite only recently putting pen to paper on a new deal at St. James’ Park, Tonali has reportedly made it clear that his sole focus is on playing Champions League football next season.
Linked with what would have been a blockbuster late switch to Arsenal last month, it has also been suggested that fellow Premier League giants Liverpool have identified Newcastle’s midfield…
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