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'De Zerbi was a huge factor' - Tonali explains choosing Spurs over City

Sandro Tonali has opened up on the reasoning behind his decision to snub Manchester City in favour of Tottenham. The Italian midfielder revealed that Roberto De Zerbi's influence and a family life change proved decisive as he closes in on a club-record £100m move from Newcastle United.

Spurs spending £100m on Tonali shows market has gone mad

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

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Tonali confirms Newcastle exit and cites De Zerbi as reasons behind Spurs move

Sandro Tonali is on the verge of completing a sensational move to Tottenham Hotspur, with the Italian midfielder confirming his departure from Newcastle United was driven by lifestyle and family choices. The former AC Milan star is set to become the most expensive Italian player in history as he prepares to link up with influential countryman Roberto De Zerbi in north London.

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Tottenham confirm £85m Fernandes signing as Tonali looms

Tottenham Hotspur have officially completed the capture of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in a landmark deal worth £85 million. The 21-year-old Portugal international arrives in north London as the club's new record signing, though that title may not be held for long with further reinforcements imminent.

Spurs & Newcastle reach Tonali agreement worth up to £100m

Tottenham have successfully reached an agreement to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a blockbuster transfer that could eventually reach a staggering £100 million. The Italy international is set to move to north London and become a record signing for the club, adding immense quality to a midfield undergoing a summer rebuild.

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Revealed: Tonali's salary at Spurs as new bid is made

Sandro Tonali appears to be edging closer to a blockbuster exit from Newcastle United as Tottenham ramp up their efforts to land the Italian international. With personal terms already on the table, the north London club is prepared to break records to secure the midfielder’s signature.

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6	Hwaseong FC		15	7	4	4	22	17	5	25	D V V V N
7	Gimpo FC	0 - 2	15	6	6	3	19	16	3	24	D N V V V
8	Chungnam Asan FC	2 - 0	15	6	5	4	23	18	5	23	V N V N D
9	Cheonan City	1 - 1	15	4	8	3	19	17	2	20	N N V D N
10	Gyeongnam FC	1 - 1	15	4	5	6	18	24	-6	17	N N D V N

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