SURPRISE PSG DEAL SET TO TARGET NEWCASTLE MIDFIELDER
PSG has joined Juventus in the race to sign Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, but the Magpies plan to offer the Italian midfielder a new contract and have no intention of selling.
According to a source, Paris Saint-Germain has joined Juventus in the competition for Sandro Tonali and is prepared to make an offer to Newcastle United. We also learn Ross Wilson's thoughts on the Italian international midfield player.
When healthy and available, Tonali is among the first names on manager Eddie Howe's teamsheet and has established himself as one of Newcastle's greatest and most vital players. Tonali, who has started seven Premier League games and two Champions League games for Newcastle this season, is determined to repay the team for believing in him following his 10-month football ban for breaking betting regulations.
The 25-year-old, who cost £55 million (€63 million, $73 million) to join Newcastle from AC Milan in 2023, became the most expensive Italian midfield player in history. During the 2024–25 season, he made 45 appearances for the Magpies, scoring six goals and dishing out three assists.
The Italian media have speculated that Juventus is interested in Tonali, and now PSG is reportedly in the running for the Newcastle player.
TuttoJuve has stated that PSG and the Bianconeri are "ready to attack" for the Italian star, despite Juventus' interest in Tonali.
The Juventus-focused news source reported on PSG's "surprise bid" for Tonali, stating that the Champions League and Ligue 1 winners from the previous season think he is "a wonderful match" in Luis Enrique's lineup.
According to the article, PSG is "unwilling to give up" on the possibility of signing Tonali, despite competition from Juventus."
Newcastle's position on Sandro Tonali, according to sources
Tonali is an important member of Newcastle's team and one of the Premier League's top midfielders.
Tonali, who has a contract with Newcastle through the summer of 2028, was hailed by Manchester United great Paul Scholes as the Premier League's greatest midfield player this season.
Newcastle has made a name for itself among the best and earned a spot in the Champions League this season under Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Liverpool's ability to complete a deal for Alexander Isak only on the last day of the summer transfer window is proof that Newcastle, which won the Carabao Cup the previous season, does not typically sell its top players cheaply.
According to sources who spoke to Dean Jones, Wilson, Newcastle's new sports director, wants to offer the Italian star a new contract and has no plans to trade Tonali.
"It has long been known that Ross Wilson would be joining Newcastle, and now that it is official, they can start more effectively planning for what follows next," Jones stated.
I have been informed that Sandro Tonali's future will be one of the topics discussed.
Although he has been connected to returning to Italy, I have some doubts about the likelihood of that happening.
The first is the money aspect; I do not think the clubs listed could afford him.
Additionally, I believe he will be eligible for a new deal. In order to obtain him a new contract by the conclusion of the season, I anticipate that situation to start to open up.
"If they could get him extended, that would be a huge moment."
According to the i Paper, Tonali and his agents are grateful for Newcastle's support during his time away from the pitch, which implies that the midfield player will not be actively looking to leave St James' Park anytime soon.
SCHEDULE SHIFT: LIGUE 1 POSTPONES PSG VS NANTES TO FAVOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREPARATIONS
Ligue 1 has officially moved PSG’s clash with Nantes to April, giving Paris a massive rest advantage for their game vs Chelsea.
PSG just got a big break ahead of their Champions League clash with Chelsea.
On Friday morning, the draw handed last year’s winners a tough last-16 matchup against Chelsea, the same team that beat them in the Club World Cup final back in July.
Luis Enrique and Liam Rosenior probably hoped to avoid each other until later in the tournament. But here they are, set to meet again, having crossed paths before thanks to Rosenior’s time at Strasbourg. The first leg lands on March 11 in Paris, with the return in London on March 17.
Originally, both teams had league matches wedged between those two legs. But now, Ligue 1 has given PSG a helping hand. They agreed to move PSG’s game against Nantes so Paris can focus on the Champions League. According to a statement from Ligue 1, the PSG-Nantes match will now take place the week of April 20, with the exact date still up in the air.
No word yet on whether Chelsea will try to shift their own fixture pile-up. The Premier League rarely grants these sorts of requests, so don’t count on it. Still, with Chelsea set to play Newcastle, another Champions League side, on March 14, both clubs would probably love a schedule change if they had the option.
Looking at the schedules, Chelsea’s road looks brutal. Between their trip to Arsenal this Sunday and March 21, they’ll cram in seven games. After Arsenal, they go away to Aston Villa, Wrexham in the FA Cup, and then PSG. Four times in three weeks, they get just three days to recover. Only twice do they have a four-day breather.
PSG’s calendar is a lot kinder. From March 1 to March 22, they play just four times. They’ll have an extra day to get ready for the first leg with Chelsea and three more days to rest up for the second game in England. In fact, between now and March 11, PSG only play once. Chelsea, meanwhile, faces three matches before heading to Paris. That’s a big advantage for the French club.
ARSENAL NEWS: ARSENAL VIEW SENNY MAYULU AS PRIMARY LONG-TERM SUCCESSOR TO KAI HAVERTZ
Arsenal have joined Chelsea and Man City in a €60m race for PSG’s Senny Mayulu, viewed as a potential successor to Kai Havertz.
Arsenal are looking to outdo Tottenham again this summer, this time by targeting PSG’s Senny Mayulu. Reports say Arsenal have joined the chase for the young playmaker, but they’re not alone; Chelsea, Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Newcastle are all interested too.
Last year, Arsenal snatched Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace right out from under Spurs. Eze hasn’t exactly been on fire, but he did manage to score in both games against Tottenham. Now, Arsenal seem ready to twist the knife a little deeper by making a move for Mayulu, someone Tottenham tried and failed to sign last September, according to TEAMtalk.
CaughtOffside now reports that Arsenal and Chelsea are front-runners for Mayulu this summer. What helps their case? Talks over a new contract between Mayulu and PSG have stalled, and as things stand, he’ll enter the last year of his deal soon. The sticking point? Salary. Mayulu wants more than PSG is willing to offer, but Premier League clubs have a bigger appetite for spending.
Apparently, Arsenal see Mayulu as a possible successor to Kai Havertz in midfield. He’s played up front at times this season, but he’s really a midfielder at heart. Chelsea is also pushing for him, and Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Newcastle have all tested the waters with informal approaches.
No doubt about it, Mayulu is one of the hot names ahead of the summer window. PSG have slapped a €60m (£53m) price tag on him, so they’re not letting him go cheaply. They might still try to keep him, but if he won’t sign a new deal, selling now makes sense.
So, would Arsenal be the right move for Mayulu? He’s made 28 appearances for PSG this season, scoring four and assisting five. Since coming up through their academy, he’s racked up 72 games, 11 goals, and nine assists. That kind of promise makes a Premier League move feel almost inevitable, even though he’s already at one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
If he does head to England, Arsenal will want to win the battle, but are they really the best fit? That probably depends on who leaves Arteta’s squad. Right now, Arsenal’s attacking midfield is stacked: Havertz, Eze, captain Martin Odegaard, and Ethan Nwaneri coming back from loan. Mikel Merino can play the hybrid midfield/striker role, and even Bukayo Saka has shifted more centrally at times, though he’s really best out wide.
So, there’s a logjam in attacking midfield at Arsenal. Unless Arteta sees Mayulu playing deeper, he might find more opportunities elsewhere. There could be an opening for another central midfielder, especially since Martin Zubimendi has been a hit and Christian Nørgaard hasn’t made much of an impact.
Chelsea isn’t much different. Cole Palmer is their main attacking midfielder, but that hasn’t stopped them from chasing more talent. City has Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki, but there are questions over Bernardo Silva’s future.
Honestly, staying at PSG and continuing to grow there might be the best option for Mayulu. If he decides to leave, he needs to pick a club where he’ll actually play. Chelsea could make sense if Palmer moves wide, but Newcastle might be worth a look, too. They’ve shown they’re willing to adapt roles. Nick Woltemade, for example, has dropped deeper but could move back up if someone new joins as a No. 10.
In the end, Mayulu’s next move should be about finding the right fit, not just the biggest name.
