It’s no surprise that a top player is linked with a move to Real Madridand it’s no surprise that the rumors are put to rest. That’s exactly what Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe did when asked about rumors coming out of Italy that his midfielder is being linked with Real Madrid.

Newcastle United Media The Chronicle reported that head coach Eddie Howe was asked about rumors of Sandro Tonali being linked to Real Madrid. Howe quickly shut them down, saying any links to his Italian midfielder’s departure were news to him.

Tonali recently returned to the Newcastle squad after serving a 10-month ban for breaching betting rules while playing in Serie A with Milan. Howe only wants to bring Tonali back into the team after her absence.

“This is new to me. It’s not something I’m considering. I’m trying to integrate Sandro into the team after his ban.” – Eddie Howe speaking to reporters

Newcastle signed Sandro Tonali in July 2023, paying $69.1 million for the Italy international. The rumors coming from Italy may be just that. His former team Milan would receive 10% of any future transfer fee received by the Magpies for Tonali, which is perhaps why the rumors started.

Real Madrid are lucky to have Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde in midfield. However, adding a player with Tonali’s talent would interest the club. Even though it looks like any transfer because the Italian is just a rumor.

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