Sandro Tonali’s future at Newcastle United feels uncertain. His agent, Giuseppe Riso, confirmed he’ll sit down with Newcastle executives around March 2026. These talks will map out Tonali’s next steps, possibly leading to a summer 2026 exit.
This comes after rumours on transfer deadline day linked the Italian midfielder to Arsenal, though those claims were met with denials from both sides. It’s a situation many fans are watching closely.
Agent Riso’s Upcoming Discussions
Giuseppe Riso, Tonali’s representative, isn’t shy about the coming months. He admitted he’s holding transfer talks with Newcastle soon. Around March 2026, he plans to discuss Sandro Tonali’s future with club management.
This isn’t a secret; Riso has been open about it, according to Goal.com. The possibility of a move away from St. James’ Park in summer 2026 is on the table.
Riso also revealed Tonali has no stated preference between Juventus and Arsenal if a transfer happens. Juventus, for its part, apparently has a plan for the midfielder.
Newcastle, for what it’s worth, reportedly fears a departure in that summer window. He joined Newcastle for a reported £60m, remember. That’s a lot of money tied up in a player whose future is now in question.
Sandro Tonali Arsenal link and Denials
Deadline day brought a flurry of reports. Sandro Tonali is linked to Arsenal. Newcastle sources were quick to dismiss these as “ambitious and untrue.” They insisted no negotiations took place with Arsenal. Tonali’s camp also denied reports that the player was offered to Arsenal. They denied advanced talks, too.
But there’s always more to the story, isn’t there? Transfer insider Graeme Bailey mentioned a brief, informal contact between Tonali’s camp and Arsenal. This happened despite all the public denials. It makes you wonder just how much truth there was to the initial whispers.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe stated the club has “no intention” to sell Tonali. He said this despite those deadline day stories. Howe doesn’t seem to want to let him go.
“The club has ‘no intention’ to sell Sandro Tonali despite deadline day reports that suggested he may have been the subject of interest from Arsenal.” – Eddie Howe, Newcastle head coach.
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Tonali’s Frustration and Newcastle’s Stance
Reports surfaced shortly after Newcastle’s Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City. Tonali voiced frustration to club staff after the match, apparently on February 5, 2026. This came after a Carabao Cup loss, where perhaps his role wasn’t what he expected. It’s not a good sign when a key player expresses discontent.
Eddie Howe’s public comments stand firm. He says the club won’t sell Tonali. The player remains under contract with Newcastle United. That much is confirmed. But a player’s frustration can change things. And when an agent is planning talks about a player’s “future,” it always gets people thinking.
“[Giuseppe Riso] will sit down with Newcastle around March to plan the future.” – Giuseppe Riso, Tonali’s Agent, via OneFootball.
Sandro Tonali’s future
The timeline points to March 2026 for those crucial talks. That’s when Riso sits down with Newcastle. The summer 2026 transfer window is the earliest any move could happen.
Juventus apparently has a plan for Tonali, and Newcastle seems wary of losing him. It’s a classic transfer saga in the making, isn’t it?
No active transfers are confirmed. Tonali is still a Newcastle player. Newcastle’s stance is clear: they want to keep him. But the agent’s intent to discuss his future, coupled with Tonali’s reported frustration, makes for a compelling narrative.
We’ll all be watching to see how those March talks play out. This could be a big summer for Sandro Tonali and for Newcastle.
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