Gilabola.com – Manchester United are starting to accelerate their search for a new midfielder for next season. Sandro Tonali’s name has now emerged as the closest target to Old Trafford.
According to reports from Italy, MU is in the final stages of talks with Newcastle United to bring the Italian national team midfielder into the transfer market this summer.
Revamping the midfield is indeed an important agenda for the Red Devils. Casemiro is certain to leave the club when his contract expires next month and Manuel Ugarte’s future is also uncertain after he lost competition for the defensive midfield position last season.
In the midst of this situation, MU immediately started looking for a new character.
Tonali is a priority
In recent weeks, Manchester United have been linked with two names, Atalanta’s Ederson and Sandro Tonali. However, Tonali is said to be an option that is gradually becoming a priority.
Juventus is currently monitoring the 26-year-old player’s situation. However, the Turin club are believed to be struggling to meet Newcastle’s asking price after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
MU itself has good reasons for pursuing Tonali.
Last summer they were quite successful in recruiting players who were used to the Premier League atmosphere. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo can settle in immediately after arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford.
Benjamin Sesko experienced a different situation, as he needed time to get used to his move from RB Leipzig.
For this reason, Tonali’s experience in the Premier League is considered a huge advantage for Ruben Amorim.
Tonali’s price makes MU think twice
Tonali seemed pretty solid at Newcastle last season. The former AC Milan player scored three goals and seven assists in all competitions.
It’s not just about statistics. Due to his energy in midfield, his ability to win the ball and his courage to make advances, he is considered suitable for MU’s aggressive style of play.
The problem is the price.
Newcastle bought Tonali from AC Milan in the summer of 2023 for £55 million or around IDR 1.2 trillion. Now the valuation has increased to 100 million pounds sterling, which is about IDR 2.1 trillion.
This number is definitely not small.
Manchester United are reportedly still considering whether to actually spend that amount or go for a cheaper option as they continue to pursue Ederson from Atalanta.
MU also needs additional players in several other positions to cope with the busy Champions League schedule next season.
Opinion from Gilabola.com
If this transfer really happens, Tonali could add a different color to Manchester United’s midfield. He has a combination of aggressiveness and agility that has often been missing from MU’s game.
But the IDR 2.1 trillion price tag is clearly a big gamble. MU really needs to be confident that Tonali can make an immediate impact before spending that much money.
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