Sandro Tonali is on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur, with the club taking the lead in the transfer race.
What happened?
Tottenham Hotspur has received a boost from arch-rivals Arsenal, who are unwilling to match Sandro Tonali's high wage demands.
Why it matters for Sandro Tonali
The Italian international is a key player for Newcastle United, and his potential transfer has been a topic of discussion.
Tottenham Hotspur's manager Roberto De Zerbi is pushing to bring Sandro Tonali to the club, with the midfielder being his top priority.
The bookies are convinced that Sandro Tonali will join Tottenham Hotspur, with the club being the heavy odds-on favorite to secure his services.
## What comes next?
Sandro Tonali's potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur is expected to be finalized soon, with the club offering a lucrative contract.
Newcastle United is resigned to losing Sandro Tonali, with the club wanting around £100 million to sell.
Tottenham Hotspur has already had two bids rejected by Newcastle United, but the club is still pushing to bring Sandro Tonali to north London.
Arsenal is instead focusing on signing Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali's Newcastle teammate.
The Gunners had a verbal approach for the Brazil international turned down, which may explain why they are reluctant to push further for Sandro Tonali.
According to the Chronicle, Arsenal was not prepared to entertain Sandro Tonali's reported £275,000-a-week wages, nor a 10% agent commission on what would already be a huge transfer fee.
Manchester City is also monitoring Sandro Tonali's situation, and the club may be able to meet the midfielder's wage demands.
Sandro Tonali is 1/6 with Sky Bet and Paddy Power to join Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent basis, while Manchester City is 7/2 with bet365, and Arsenal is 4/1 with BetMGM.
The transfer window is expected to be busy, with several top clubs vying for Sandro Tonali's signature.
Tottenham Hotspur's fans are excited about the potential transfer, with the club looking to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.
The transfer fee for Sandro Tonali is expected to be around £100 million, with Newcastle United wanting to get the best possible deal for their key player.
The situation is being closely monitored by football fans, with the transfer window set to close soon.
Sandro Tonali's potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur is a major talking point in the football world, with the midfielder being one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market.