Newcastle midfielder ready to quit due to lack of game time

The latest Newcastle transfer news - Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is ready to leave the club with interests from multiple Italian clubs emerging. 

Sandro Tonali’s future at Newcastle United has come under scrutiny. Since returning from suspension, he has struggled for consistent game time. The Italian midfielder has faced a tough start to life at St James’ Park, and reports now link him with a return to Serie A.

Tonali joined Newcastle in a high-profile move from AC Milan during the summer. The club spent a significant portion of their budget to secure his services. However, his first season has been overshadowed by a ten-month suspension for breaching betting regulations.

Newcastle midfielder ready to quit due to lack of game time

Since coming back, Tonali has found minutes hard to come by. He has made 13 Premier League appearances this season but started on the bench seven times. He has only managed 650 minutes of league action so far.

Speaking earlier this year, Tonali admitted his first year in England has been challenging. He described the struggle of training without being able to play competitive matches during his suspension.

Newcastle transfer news - Sandro Tonali ready to leave Newcastle

Reports from Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that Tonali is interested in leaving Newcastle and returning to AC Milan. The midfielder reportedly misses life at his former club, where he enjoyed great success.

AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus have all been linked with a move for the 24-year-old. However, his salary could be a stumbling block. Tonali earns £9 million per season, a figure that might deter some Italian teams.

During a recent visit to the San Siro for an international match, Tonali received a warm reception from fans. This has fuelled speculation that he may be open to a move back to Italy.

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Newcastle are also under financial pressure due to Premier League spending rules. The club may need to sell players in January to comply. While Tonali could be an option to offload, other key players like Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak have also been linked with exits.

Manchester City are reportedly preparing a bid for Guimaraes. Pep Guardiola views him as a replacement for the injured Rodri. Newcastle fans, however, would likely oppose the sale of such a beloved player.

Newcastle’s next match is against Leicester City at St James’ Park. The team is currently in 12th place with 20 points from 15 matches.

Tonali’s future remains uncertain, but a potential transfer could help Newcastle navigate their financial challenges. For now, the focus will be on improving their position in the league.

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