Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, as Roberto De Zerbi looks to completely rebuild his squad ahead of the new season.
Newcastle are bracing themselves for a highly turbulent overhaul following their failure to secure Champions League football last term.
With senior full-backs already departing, Tonali could be the next high-profile casualty.
De Zerbi views the Italian international as the absolute ideal structural anchor to implement his aggressive, possession-based style, and Spurs are preparing a £100m offer to test Newcastle’s resolve before the week concludes.
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