Latest developments
- Juventus are keen on signing Sandro Tonali.
- Tonali joined Newcastle United from AC Milan.
- The Old Lady have already made contact with Newcastle.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3.5/5): Reliable outlet make bold Tonali claim
Juventus appear to be pushing for the signing of Sandro Tonali, having already “made contact” with Newcastle United over a possible summer deal.
The story comes from La Gazzetta dello Sport, who are one of the most reliable outlets in Italian football.
Value (3/5): Juventus come up with potential offer
The Serie A side value the 24-year-old at about £70million. In order to find an agreement with Newcastle, Juve are prepared to make a cash-plus-player deal. It is suggested that they will offer the Toon £33million and one of their fringe players.
Douglas Luiz, who is a Premier League-proven midfielder, could be used as he has struggled to find his feet in Turin.
Suitability (4/5): New Gattuso
The Italian drew comparisons to Andrea Pirlo in his early days due to his composure in possession. But at Newcastle, he has shown glimpses of Gennaro Gattuso with his impressive ball-winning ability. An all-action midfielder, Tonali is capable of improving the lacklustre midfield of Juventus.
Upgrade? (4/5): Steel in midfield
Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram remain highly-rated midfielders in Turin but the Juve midfield has lacked steel and edge to outplay the opposition on a regular basis this season. The arrival of Tonali should add much-needed physical presence in the middle of the park.
Logic (2.5/5): Happy in Tyneside
So far, Tonali has suggested that he is happy in Tyneside but the Italy international could be tempted to return to Italian football if Juve can come up with a convincing proposal. Having said that, there are a lot of ifs and buts in this.
Whisper+ verdict: 17/25
Juventus' player plus cash offer is unlikely to impress Newcastle, who have slapped exorbitant price tags on their best players.
