Tottenham want Newcastle midfielder Tonali

Tottenham want to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer.

The Italy international is a top target for Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi as he looks to rebuild his squad after helping the club avoid relegation from the Premier League.

One of Spurs' top priorities this summer is improving the technical ability of the squad and bringing in a midfielder who can dictate play.

Tonali has been identified by De Zerbi as an ideal candidate for that role.

The Italian will have a big say on transfers this summer and a move for Tonali would underline Spurs' commitment to backing De Zerbi and their promise to spend significantly on improving the squad.

Newcastle would only consider selling Tonali, who has a contract until 2029, for a huge fee. They do not want to lose him.