"Newcastle United sources have seemingly been left less than impressed by the Sandro Tonali to Arsenal transfer story that broke earlier today. According to Luke Edwards of the Telegraph, the Magpies see this story as stupid and complete rubbish, so that surely puts all that to bed. See below for Edwards' post on X, which came not that long after a surprise claim being made by Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg"
"And see below for Plettenberg's post about Arsenal exploring a Deadline Day move for Tonali, even if he added that it looked unlikely due to Newcastle not wanting to sell the Italy international and rejecting an initial approach ?? EXCLUSIVE | Arsenal are exploring a surprising Deadline Day move for Sandro #Tonali. Very difficult at this stage, as Newcastle have rejected an initial approach.@SkySportDE ?? pic.twitter.com/13lSEw5pmK Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) February 2, 2026"
"It is worth noting that no other sources today have claimed Arsenal made any kind of contact over signing Tonali. The Gunners may well have some kind of interest in Tonali, who is a top midfielder who's proven himself in the Premier League. Still, it's also a position Arsenal have a lot of good options in, so it's not clear the 25-year-old would definitely get a lot of opportunities to start games for Mikel Arteta's side."
Newcastle United sources rejected reports of a late Arsenal attempt to sign Sandro Tonali, describing the notion as "stupid and complete rubbish." Luke Edwards posted the club response on X shortly after Florian Plettenberg said Arsenal were exploring a Deadline Day move. Plettenberg added that Newcastle had rejected an initial approach and were unlikely to sell the Italy international. No other outlets reported Arsenal contact. Tonali is regarded as a top midfielder who has proven himself in the Premier League. Arsenal have several midfield options, so guaranteed starts for the 25-year-old would be uncertain. A sale cannot be ruled out but appears unlikely.
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