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.

Surprise PSG Deal Set To Target Newcastle Midfielder
Newcastle's Sandro Tonali Credit: Getty Images/George Wood

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.

INSIDE BRADLEY BARCOLA’S DECISION TO LEAVE PSG FOR A STARRING ROLE AT ANFIELD

Bradley Barcola is keen to trade PSG for Liverpool to avoid playing "second fiddle" under Luis Enrique next season in France.

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Barcola Is Prioritising Liverpool Over Staying In Paris Next Season - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola looks pretty interested in a summer move to Liverpool, and PSG won’t stand in his way if he decides he wants out. Barcola’s not so keen on playing second fiddle to Luis Enrique anymore; he wants a bigger role.

There's been chatter about his future since last summer, and now the Premier League is catching his eye. Liverpool sounds like the most tempting option if you believe the talk coming out of France.

Barcola’s only 23, but he’s already piled up 12 goals and seven assists from 46 games. Still, at PSG, he sits behind big names like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele. Last time, he stayed put to chase a World Cup spot and another shot at the Champions League. Now, Liverpool seems more appealing; maybe the timing finally feels right for him.

Liverpool’s been weighing up different wide players for the summer. Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig and Barcola are both under consideration, according to The Times.

Arne Slot has made it clear Liverpool’s got big plans for the summer. He wants to turn things around after what’s honestly been a tough season. Slot’s first year didn’t deliver a title, and with two games left, they haven’t locked down a Champions League spot.

“Yeah, I do think I’ll turn things around," Slot said. “Not this season, though. Fans have their opinions, and they won’t change right now. But if we have the summer we’re planning, I’m convinced we’ll be a different team next year: better results, better football. Sometimes you know what needs fixing, but it’s not always easy to get what you want. For us, it’s pretty clear what we’ve been lacking, and we’re working on it.”

Liverpool splashed out last summer, picking up Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez. But Jamie Carragher thinks they can’t repeat that kind of spending.

“They won’t be able to do what they did last summer; they just don’t have that revenue," he said. "They don’t need six or seven new faces; that’s too much change. Three solid signings would do: a right winger to replace Mo Salah, a right-back, and a central midfielder. Then, the guys they bought last year, Ekitike, Isak, and Wirtz, will start looking like even better players.”

PSG DRAW 2-2 WITH LORIENT; LIGUE 1 TITLE RACE MOVES TO LENS

PSG remain six points clear despite a 2-2 draw with Lorient, as eyes turn to their Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

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PSG can officially clinch Ligue 1 next weekend versus Lens - Courtesy Picture

Ibrahim Mbaye got PSG off to a flying start with an early goal at Parc des Princes, but Lorient answered quickly through Pablo Pagis. Warren Zaire-Emery put PSG back in front right after coming on as a substitute; his impact was immediate.

Things turned sour for PSG, though. Pierre Mounguengue, making his debut as a teenager, made a costly mistake that let Aiyegun Tosin race clear and score Lorient’s second. PSG kept pushing for a winner but just couldn’t find one.

Still, their lead at the top sits at six points with only three matches to go, since Lens could only draw 1-1 away at Nice.

Lens will host PSG on May 13, but if Luis Enrique’s squad outperforms their nearest rivals next weekend, they’ll wrap up the title early.

PSG’s real focus, though, is on defending their European crown. They play Bayern in Munich on Wednesday, holding a narrow 5-4 advantage from the first leg.

“It’s tough for the players to get motivated after a Champions League semi-final,” said Luis Enrique, who rotated heavily, keeping just Willian Pacho and Desire Doue from the midweek lineup.

Big names like Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stayed on the bench. Vitinha didn’t even suit up.

Nineteen-year-old Renato Marin started in goal for only the second time, and Mounguengue got his debut up front in the second half.

Here’s how it all played out: PSG took the lead in the sixth minute when Lorient’s keeper, Yvon Mvogo, bungled a clearance off Doue’s cross and the ball bounced in off Mbaye. Pagis replied with Lorient’s first equaliser, but after the break, Zaire-Emery, on for Fabian Ruiz, controlled a pass from Doue with his first touch and fired it in (thanks to a slight deflection).

But it all unravelled with Mounguengue’s poor pass. Tosin seized the chance, slotted home, and PSG dropped points at home for the third time in five league fixtures. Senny Mayulu almost stole it back late on, but his shot hit the post.

Lens let their chance slip too. They went up against Nice thanks to Allan Saint-Maximin, but dropped to ten men when Saud Abdulhamid hacked down Sofiane Diop as he closed in on goal. From the resulting free-kick, Ali Abdi pounced and made it 1-1.

Over in Marseille, the misery continued. They slumped to a 3-0 loss at Nantes, a real blow to their Champions League hopes. Ignatius Ganago, Remy Cabella, and Matthis Abline all scored in nine minutes, giving Nantes their first win in nine matches. Nantes, eight-time champions, are still in the automatic drop zone but now trail Auxerre by just two points with a couple of games left.

Marseille, on the other hand, have lost four of their last six and slipped down to seventh, trailing Monaco, who won 2-1 at Metz. With only two games left, OM are four points off a Champions League place and could even miss out on European football entirely.

Coach Habib Beye summed it up: “We got what we deserved", and insisted he wouldn’t walk away. “You don’t give up on a challenge like this. I’ll never quit.”

Monaco kept their own European push alive, coming back at Metz. American forward Folarin Balogun bagged his ninth goal in ten games to tie it up before Ansu Fati grabbed a winner in injury time. It was a bitter pill for Metz, who have now gone 20 league games without a win, which sealed their relegation.

On a much brighter note, Troyes, part of the City Football Group, is back in Ligue 1 after three years away. They made it official last weekend and sealed the Ligue 2 title with a game to spare on Saturday. Le Mans is in pole position for the second automatic promotion spot.

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