Breaking! Arsenal make desperate bid to sign Sandro Tonali. Negotiations are in full swing, but will the Londoners close the deal in time?

Arsenal are aiming to snap up Tonali on the final day of the transfer window.

Details: According to renowned insider Nicolò Schira on his X page, London’s Arsenal are currently in talks with Newcastle over the transfer of the 25-year-old holding midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Reports indicate that Arsenal have offered Tonali a five-year contract and an impressive salary package in a bid to lure the Italian star, but ultimately, Newcastle have the final say. The Magpies are demanding at least £100 million, and they have no intention of letting their midfield talisman go without a fight.

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With just hours left in the transfer window, the Tonali transfer saga is reaching fever pitch.

This season, Tonali has made 35 appearances for Newcastle, providing 5 assists. His current contract with the Magpies runs until 2028, and Transfermarkt values him at €75 million.

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