Sandro Tonali has ‘sights set on’ Man United – ‘He’s going to be making that move’
That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, amid Tonali’s uncertain future at Newcastle.
Tonali said he has a “perfect” relationship with manager Eddie Howe following Newcastle’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
The 25-year-old was linked with a late January departure, with Arsenal interested in the midfielder, and Newcastle could struggle to keep him in the summer without any Champions League football next season.
Sandro Tonali ‘will be moving this summer’
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Howe’s relationship with Tonali will not be able to keep the Italian at St James’ Park.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness states that Tonali wants to join Man United.
He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Well, we saw Tonali hit two great goals as well at the weekend in the FA Cup. Look, I do think he has got a good relationship with Eddie Howe, but I don’t think that’s going to change the fact that I do believe Tonali will be moving this summer.
“And I think Man United are still the club that I think he’s got his sights on, and they’ve got sights on him. So I’m afraid that, you know, yes, everybody’s going to be saying nice things right now, because why would you upset the apple cart at this stage in the season?
“And I do think he has a good relationship. I think Tonali is well respected by the fans. Those goals were excellent at the weekend. But still, I do think he’s going to be making that move in the summer.”
Newcastle make Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer plan
Newcastle will look to strengthen their attacking options in the summer amid a lack of goals from Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.
The pair have scored just eight Premier League goals between them this season, meaning Howe will target a proven striker in the transfer market.
Crystal Palace‘s Jean-Philippe Mateta is expected to be made available following a failed January move to AC Milan, meaning Newcastle are hopeful of signing the 28-year-old.
