Tottenham are ready to pay a ‘shocking’ fee for Newcastle star Sandro Tonali

Tottenham are preparing for another major boost in their pursuit of Sandro Tonali as Roberto De Zerbi continues to fine-tune his midfield ahead of his first full Premier League season.

Spurs have made the Italy international one of their key transfer targets in the summer window.

Tottenham’s interest in Tonali has been widely reported for several weeks, with talks continuing with the midfielder’s representatives as the club explores the terms of a potential deal.

Those talks sound like they’ve been good, although the biggest hurdle remains Newcastle’s willingness to get top dollar for one of their most valuable players.

Tottenham have already tested Newcastle’s decision with an offer worth £80 million.

That proposal was rejected, and the Magpies believe that Tonali is very important as they look to build around him for the future.

The 26-year-old has developed into one of the premier midfielders in the Premier League since arriving from AC Milan.

His ability to set the tempo, win the ball and move the ball forward in midfield made him central to Eddie Howe.

Tonali parlayed that form into the international arena with Italy, producing a series of coordinated performances in midfield and cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s best midfielders.

After the Lilywhites gave away the opening chance, reports now tell us just how far Spurs are prepared to go.

Spurs are preparing a £100m bid for Tonali

According to transfer reporter Graeme Bailey, Tottenham are now ready to make a ‘shocking’ offer worth £100 million for Tonali.

De Zerbi is said to view the Newcastle star as the ‘marquee signing’ of his midfield rebuild and wants him to be central to Tottenham’s new squad.

That would represent the biggest transfer in Spurs’ history and underline the club’s ambition under their new manager, with £100m reportedly Newcastle’s asking price.

Why De Zerbi wants to sign Sandro Tonali from Tottenham

Tonali’s profile is believed to be the biggest influence on De Zerbi’s thinking, with the Italian also believed to have targeted the former Serie A star during his time at Sassuolo (BBC).

Considering this, it is very clear that De Zerbi is the one pushing Tonali behind the scenes.

Tonali made 53 appearances in all competitions in the 2025/26 campaign, contributing three goals and seven assists in midfield despite Newcastle struggling under Eddie Howe.

However, Newcastle remain in strong form.

Tonali has a long-term contract and is one of the first names on Howe’s team sheet.

He started many of Newcastle’s big games last season and was regularly praised for his leadership and maturity in midfield.

For Tottenham, the move would represent an important statement after a summer focused on developing the core of the club.

De Zerbi is understood to want more control and creativity in central areas, while Tonali is seen as a player who can change the balance of the sides.

Spurs have also been linked with younger midfielder options in the middle of the window, such as West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, but Tonali is regarded as another target.

Bailey’s latest update suggests that Tottenham are now preparing to go beyond scouting talks and previous bids with a proposal that could reach the £100 million mark.

Whether that will be enough to convince Newcastle to sell is uncertain, but Tottenham’s determination to land Tonali appears stronger than ever with De Zerbi looking for a big addition before the start of the new season.