Newcastle United are considering midfield replacements in case Sandro Tonali leaves this summer. Aleksandar Stankovic is being linked as a possible option after impressing at Club Brugge. Stankovic is expected to return to Inter Milan due to buy-back clauses included in his transfer. Newcastle are reportedly interested in testing the situation despite Inter’s control over his next move. Tonali’s future is uncertain, with Manchester United and Arsenal also linked, and reports suggesting he wanted to leave Newcastle since January. Stankovic, aged 20, is viewed as a defensive midfielder with the ability to play centre-back, bringing energy, discipline, and technical security. Inter can re-sign him for about €23 million in 2026 and €25 million in 2027, then decide whether to keep him or sell for profit.
"Newcastle United are already looking at possible midfield replacements in case Sandro Tonali leaves this summer, and one name now being linked is Aleksandar Stankovic. The young Serbian midfielder has impressed at Club Brugge and is expected to return to Inter Milan because of a buy-back clause, but Newcastle are reportedly interested in testing the situation, according to Gianluca Di Marzio."
"Tonali's future remains uncertain. Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with the Italian, while talkSPORT has reported that Tonali has wanted to leave Newcastle since January and could be a more realistic midfield option for United than some of their other targets. That is why Newcastle's interest in Stankovic makes sense."
"If Tonali does leave, Eddie Howe's side will need someone who can bring energy, discipline and technical security to the middle of the pitch. Newcastle United target versatile midfielder Stankovic is still only 20, but he already has a strong reputation as a defensive midfielder who can also play at centre-back when needed."
"Inter sold Stankovic to Club Brugge but included buy-back clauses in the deal. Reports have stated that Inter can re-sign him for around 23 million in 2026 and 25 million in 2027, which means the Italian club have control over the next step. Inter are expected to activate that clause, then decide whether to keep him or sell him on for a profit."
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