Reports recommend Newcastle have launched a £45million bid for AC Milan's Sandro Tonali as they search to bolster their midfield choices in the summertime switch window. It seems Eddie Howe's aspect have now turned consideration to the 23-year-old Italy worldwide after struggling to entice Inter Milan into the sale of Nicolo Barella.

Barella had been recognized as a high summer season goal by the Magpies however Inter weren't overly eager on a sale and would demand upwards of £70m to sanction his departure.

Now The Athletic are reporting that Newcastle have launch a proposal for Tonali, sending a £45m bid on to AC Milan as they search to execute a blockbuster window forward of the return of Champions League soccer.

The Magpies are searching for a No 6 to take their midfield to the subsequent stage as Howe appears to push Bruno Guimaraes additional up the sector.

Newcastle stay in talks over a contract extension for the Brazilian worldwide, who could possibly be set to change into their highest-ever paid participant.

Yet the prospect of pairing Tonali in midfield alongside Guimaraes and compatriot Joelinton is now a proposition that may depart Newcastle supporters drooling on the mouth.

Tonali helped AC Milan attain the Champions League semi-finals this season and received the Serie A title with the Rossoneri in 2022 below Stefano Pioli.

The 23-year-old can be an everyday at worldwide stage with Italy having received 14 caps for the Azzurri.

He first made a reputation for himself at Brescia who he helped fireplace to the Serie B title again in 2019.

The report additionally means that Chelsea are excited about Tonali as Mauricio Pochettino targets the signings of a number of midfielders.

Chelsea are set to dump Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante this summer season that means they might want to signal appropriate replacements.

The Blues and Liverpool are additionally regarded as within the race for Barella that means Inter's resolve could possibly be significantly put to the take a look at in the summertime window.

Newcastle boss Howe just lately downplayed recommendations the Magpies can be shelling out large charges in the summertime window as they should stay in compliance with FFP.

He stated: “We’ve got work to do, we’ve got work to do to be ready, we know that. There’s a big task ahead of us, but I’m confident we can do it.

“It’s going to be important for us, we have got to try to get it right and that’s going to underpin our success, really. I think we’ve been really, really good in the three transfer windows so far since I’ve been here.

“The challenge gets harder and more difficult because, now we’ve become a better team, there are fewer players who would make us better, so it’s going to be a big window for us.

“It won’t be huge numbers – I don’t think it can be. We don’t have the ability to spend the money that people will think we have, so we’re going to have to be smart.

“It will be a small group of players, but hopefully ones that can make the difference.”