Manchester United are ditching their pursuit of Sandro Tonali, with the combined cost of a deal deemed too high.
The Red Devils had earmarked the Italian as a top transfer target, but Newcastle's demand for at least £100m has put them off.
## What happened?
Newcastle are keen to maximise their profit on the Tonali deal, having signed him in 2023 for a reported £55m.
Tottenham submitted an £80million bid over the weekend, but Newcastle want more money.
## Why it matters for Sandro Tonali
The 26-year-old midfielder is expected to leave Newcastle this summer, with Manchester City also in discussions.
Sandro Tonali's potential transfer has been a topic of interest, with several top clubs vying for his signature.
## What comes next?
Manchester United have turned their attention to alternative targets, including Mateus Fernandes, the West Ham United star.
The club has already appointed Michael Carrick as the permanent manager and will have at least eight extra matches to contend with this summer.
United have snatched a bargain with the £35m transfer of Ederson from Atalanta, who is currently on World Cup duty with Brazil.
Ederson said: “It’s practically almost all sorted, I have to make the most of this moment.”
The midfielder is expected to complete his move to United in due course, as reported by Tuttosport.
Newcastle's relegation may affect the cost of any deal for Fernandes, with West Ham valuing him at £80m.
The summer transfer window is heating up, with several top clubs making moves to strengthen their squads.
Sandro Tonali's future remains uncertain, with several clubs interested in signing him.
The Italian midfielder has been a key player for Newcastle, and his potential transfer has been a topic of interest.
Manchester United's decision to ditch their pursuit of Tonali may come as a surprise to some, given their initial interest in the player.
But the club's focus on alternative targets suggests they are moving on from the Tonali deal.
The transfer window is always full of surprises, and this summer is shaping up to be no exception.