Manchester City eye Sandro Tonali only if midfield exits

Manchester City are preparing a summer transfer for Newcastle United’s 26‑year‑old midfielder Sandro Tonali, but the club will only act if a current midfielder departs the Etihad Stadium. Tottenham Hotspur have already submitted a formal bid for Tonali, while Newcastle have set a £100 million asking price and City’s focus remains on securing Elliot Anderson for over £130 million. Incoming manager Enzo Maresca is concentrating on finalising a record‑breaking deal for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. The 23‑year‑old England international is priced at more than £130 million. Sporting director Hugo Viana has outlined detailed recruitment targets following the end of the Pep Guardiola era. He notes that the bulk of the squad rebuild has been completed over the past 18 months. Bernardo Silva’s contract expires at the end of June and the Portugal international will join Real Madrid from July. Contract uncertainties also surround Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico González, with Rodri’s deal running until the 2026/27 season.

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Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke City will only pursue Tonali if another midfielder exits the club. City are described as ‘big admirers’ of the Italian midfielder. Newcastle have set a £100 million asking price for Tonali. Allocating that amount after committing over £130 million for Anderson could be problematic without player outgoings.

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Tottenham Hotspur have already had one bid for Tonali rejected and are said to be ‘well ahead’ of City in the race. City remain calm about Spurs’ position, according to Viana’s ‘waiting in the wings’ protocol. Enzo Maresca is expected to be unveiled as Manchester City’s new manager within the coming days.