"The transfer fee of 100m is far too high for someone who wouldn't necessarily start over Declan Rice or Martin Zubimendi, while he's also not even a player at the stage of his career where he could improve much further."
"If Arsenal really want to elevate their current squad they would surely need an elite-level young player for the long term, or an immediate upgrade with more experience of winning the kind of big trophies they're chasing. Tonali isn't either of those."
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the player's agent recently observing Arsenal's match against Brighton. However, Newcastle is demanding approximately £100m for the 25-year-old Italian international. This valuation appears excessive given that Tonali would not necessarily displace established midfielders like Declan Rice or Martin Zubimendi in Arsenal's lineup. Additionally, Tonali is at a career stage where significant improvement is unlikely. While he has won the Carabao Cup with Newcastle and performed well in the Premier League, Arsenal would benefit more from either an elite young prospect for long-term development or an experienced winner capable of delivering major trophies. This potential transfer raises questions about the decision-making of Berta, whose previous summer signings have been questioned.
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