To secure Tonali’s signature, Tottenham are reportedly prepared to shatter their existing transfer record. According to GIVEMESPORTinternal discussions suggest a willingness to shell out between £80 million and £85 million, with further performance-related add-ons likely to be included in any formal proposal. This would eclipse their previous record expenditure of £55million, paid to bring Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon in the summer of 2019, serving as a definitive statement of intent to their Premier League rivals.
While Newcastle are holding out for a figure closer to £100 million, the Magpies may be forced to negotiate as they look to stay within the lines of Financial Fair Play and the Premier League’s new Squad Cost Rules. Newcastle have already shown a pragmatic streak regarding their high-value assets, having sanctioned the departure of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona to balance the books. While Spurs have not yet lodged an official bid for the 26-year-old, there are reportedly constructive talks already taking place with the player’s camp.
