Newcastle United are already considering further additions for 2026 and are reportedly in the race to sign the £55m star to form a new midfield partnership.
Sandro Tonali extends his stay in Newcastle
It’s been a good week for Newcastle since losing to Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend. Not only did they bounce back admirably on the pitch to beat Jose Mourinho’s Benfica 3-0, but they must also work hard off the pitch to allay concerns over Sandro Tonali’s future.
After secret negotiations with the Italian, the Magpies extended his contract until 2029 with an option for a further year. Sky Sports’ Keith Downey reports that Tonali secretly agreed a deal during the illegal gambling ban to protect Newcastle financially in his absence.
Newcastle have rewarded the good faith they have shown during his suspension by signing Tonali’s contract until 2029. It was a huge relief for St James’ Park, but even before news of the Italian’s new deal broke, fears were starting to grow that they could face a re-launch of Alexander Isak.
All focus will now be on utilizing his new contract on the pitch. The 25-year-old is one of Eddie Howe’s most important players and the Magpies will need him up top to end their frustrating start to the Premier League.
Furthermore, now that his contract has been signed and sealed, Tyneside officials are reportedly looking to give the former AC Milan man an impressive midfield partner.
Newcastle are in contention to sign Elliott Anderson
As reported by iNews, Newcastle are rushing to re-sign Elliott Anderson in a bid to build on their secret deal with Tonali and create an impressive partnership in midfield under the radar.
But Anderson’s return to the club won’t come cheap. After selling the England international to Nottingham Forest in 2024 for around £30m, Tricky Trees are now reported to have set his price tag at £55m.
The midfielder’s return is a certainty for Howe. The Newcastle manager still regrets having to let Anderson go amid his PSR troubles and recently took time to praise his progress at the City Ground.
“He was probably at a stage where he was desperate to play normal football and I couldn’t argue with that train of thought. I want all my players to feel that and I want that.”
“But there’s no denying that we saw his ability and we knew Elliott was going to be an outstanding player. So it was very disappointing to lose him.”
At 22, Anderson’s career could yet have many twists and turns, including a return to Tyneside and a fresh midfield partnership with Tonali.