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Tottenham Lead Race for Tonali, Offer £85 million

6/17/2026

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Tonali Targets Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Tonali’s representatives about a move, with Tonali saying he is keen to join despite lacking football and De Zerbi’s project.
Tottenham value him at €100 million (£85 million) while Newcastle will only consider offers above £100 million, his contract running to 2029 with no release clause.
Spurs, who have signed Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi and are chasing Jan Paul van Hecke, lead the race over Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.

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Tottenham Splurges

Tottenham have overhauled their wage structure to permit higher salaries for targets such as Tonali.
The Lewis family will inject extra cash in the coming weeks to fund a £230 million spending plan.
Tottenham aim to spend £160 million on Jan Paul van Hecke (£100 million) and Savinho (£60 million), a move that would almost double their previous record fee.
Free-agent signings Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have already been completed, showing willingness to exceed usual limits.

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Historical Context

In 1996 Newcastle United broke the British transfer ceiling by paying £15 million for striker Alan Shearer, a move that signaled clubs’ willingness to spend for elite talent. Inspired by that precedent, Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy announced a £230 million investment plan in 2024, targeting record fees beyond the club’s previous £85 million high as it chases Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke.

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Tonali Targets Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Tonali’s representatives about a move, with Tonali saying he is keen to join despite lacking football and De Zerbi’s project.
Tottenham value him at €100 million (£85 million) while Newcastle will only consider offers above £100 million, his contract running to 2029 with no release clause.
Spurs, who have signed Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi and are chasing Jan Paul van Hecke, lead the race over Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.

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