Tottenham midfielder Sandro Tonali has openly stated that AC Milan will forever remain the team of his heart, despite his recent club-record move to North London.
Italy national team coach Roberto Mancini recently travelled to England to monitor several Italian players in the Premier League, ahead of his squad announcement for the upcoming September international break.
Sandro Tonali has become the most expensive Italian player in history for the second time, moving from Newcastle to Tottenham for €115m. Other significant Italian transfers in 2026 include Marco Palestra to Chelsea.
As Italy marks two decades since their 2006 World Cup triumph in Berlin, comparisons between Marcello Lippi’s legendary champions and the current generation highlight the challenges facing the Azzurri.
Tottenham Hotspur are investing an unprecedented £230m in the summer transfer market, funded by cash injections from the Lewis family, as Roberto De Zerbi reshapes the squad with a “team for now” philosophy.
Sandro Tonali has completed a club-record transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Newcastle United in a deal worth an initial £92.5 million, with the fee potentially rising to £100 million.
Sandro Tonali and Marco Palestra have completed high-profile transfers to the Premier League, while Juventus and Como secure promising young Italian talent to bolster their squads.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has a secret £40 million release clause, while three Premier League giants battle for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali and Real Madrid eye a shock move for Ruben Dias.
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a priority signing this summer as Roberto De Zerbi begins his squad rebuild, though the Magpies will demand a huge fee to part with their prized asset.
Tottenham Hotspur have made Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali their top summer target as manager Roberto De Zerbi begins a major squad rebuild.