Newcastle Stand Firm as Chelsea Target Sandro Tonali

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Newcastle United remain determined to retain Sandro Tonali amid renewed interest from Chelsea. With a long-term contract in place and faith in his importance to Eddie Howe’s project, the club view speculation as background noise rather than threat. Tonali’s future reflects Newcastle’s ambition to build around elite-level talent, not sell it.

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00:00Newcastle United are once again at the centre of transfer speculation

00:05surrounding Sandro Tonali, with reports linking the Italian midfielder to Chelsea.

00:11The 25-year-old has long been coveted across Europe with Juventus, AC Milan and even Real Madrid

00:16previously linked, but Newcastle remain in a strong position to retain their key player.

00:23Tonali joined the Magpies in 2023 for £55m and despite a 10-month ban for a historic

00:29gambling offences, he has excelled at St James' Park. Last season he thrived in a deeper number

00:36six role, helping Newcastle claim domestic silverware for the first time in 70 years,

00:41cementing his reputation as one of Europe's finest midfielders.

00:46The club negotiated an extension to Tonali's contract during his suspension, now running

00:52until 2029 with a one-year option, ensuring they are controlling his future. Sporting director

00:57Ross Wilson highlighted the importance of the deal, confirming plans for an improved contract

01:02to secure the midfielder long-term and avoid situations similar to the Alexander-Isac departure.

01:10Tonali himself has consistently expressed contentment on Tyneside, praising manager Eddie Howe

01:15and the supporters. Howe acknowledges the Italian has not consistently reached his peak this season,

01:21but is working with him to regain top form.

01:25The winter window may spark renewed speculation, but Newcastle are clear in their stance.

01:32Tonali is central to the club's ambitions and they have no intention of selling him,

01:36making any approach from Chelsea or other European giants a story of interest,

01:41rather than an imminent departure.

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