Manchester United target Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali as Juventus miss Champions League

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is the focus of a strong recruitment drive by Manchester United. Reports say United manager Michael Carrick has made Tonali his first priority for the summer, viewing the Italian as a replacement for departing midfielder Casemiro. Tonali’s contract includes a “gentleman’s agreement” that allows him to leave if Newcastle fail to qualify for European competition, a clause that could be triggered after the club finished 12th and missed the Champions League.

The transfer market dynamics shifted when Juventus, also interested in Tonali, failed to secure a Champions League spot, eliminating a major rival for his signature. United are now believed to be negotiating a deal that could reach €75‑100 million, while also pursuing Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Tonali’s recent hamstring injury has kept him out of Italy’s June friendlies, but his availability for a summer move remains a key topic across the reports.