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Spurs' Sandro Tonali transfer hijack fears after Newcastle United reject bid
Newcastle want a straight cash deal and will keep Tonali unless Spurs raise their offer, with Manchester City and Arsenal also watching.
Newcastle United rejected an £80 million bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Sandro Tonali, though the Italy international remains open to a move away from the club.
UEFA regulations treat player swaps as linked transactions, complicating potential deals; Newcastle prefers a single large cash offer to maintain compliance with Financial Sustainability Regulations.
Amid transfer noise, Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has reportedly asked to leave, while Joe Willock is linked with a return to Arsenal after coming through the academy there.
The Magpies have reportedly made an initial move for Atta, who is also attracting interest from Everton and Fulham, while continuing to monitor free agent defender Oscar Mingueza.
Newcastle remain under UEFA scrutiny following concerns over potential Financial Sustainability Regulations breaches, as UEFA's assessment period mandates close monitoring of spending despite missing European qualification.