According to Fabrizio Romano (February 10, 2026), Manchester United is closely monitoring Sandro Tonali as part of their midfield reconstruction plan for Summer 2026—and they aren’t alone.
Romano confirms:
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Manchester United views Tonali as one of their top targets for a central midfield (box-to-box / No. 8) position.
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Arsenal is also highly interested and has placed Tonali on their priority list for the Summer 2026 window.
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With two English giants competing, a bidding war is inevitable, which will significantly drive up the price.
Newcastle Will Not Sell Cheaply Newcastle spent £55m (~€64–65m) to bring Tonali from AC Milan in 2023. Currently:
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At 25, Tonali is reclaiming his peak form and remains a high-quality midfielder suited for both the Premier League and Champions League.
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While Newcastle isn’t forced to sell, their financial situation (PSR and FFP) means they might accept an offer in the region of €80m–€100m—or even higher if a bidding war ensues.
The Tug-of-War: Man Utd vs. Arsenal
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Manchester United: Under Michael Carrick, they are building a young, high-quality core. Tonali is seen as the ideal partner for Mainoo and Ugarte.
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Arsenal: Arteta needs a powerful box-to-box midfielder to rotate with or replace aging options. Tonali’s pressing and balance fit the “Arteta-ball” philosophy perfectly.
Summary: Sandro Tonali is becoming one of Europe’s hottest targets for 2026. With MU and Arsenal both in the race, Newcastle holds the leverage to push the price toward the €100m mark.
Who do you think will win the race for Tonali: MU or Arsenal? And is he worth the €100m price tag? Comment below!