Tottenham handed major transfer boost as £100m Premier League star open to a move to Spurs

If Arsenal match the eventual fee or escalate their pursuit, Tonali would favor a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City are also closely watching developments as they weigh up a midfield signing of their own.

Signing Tonali would a massive statement of intent from Spurs

Landing Tonali would represent one of Tottenham’s biggest transfer coups in recent years.

The Newcastle star has already established himself as one of the Premier League’s most complete midfielders, combining technical quality, defensive awareness and leadership qualities at the highest level.

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Beating rivals such as Arsenal and Manchester City to his signature would send a clear message that Spurs intend to compete at the top end of the table once again.

With Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke already arriving this summer, signing Tonali would further underline Tottenham’s ambition and provide De Zerbi with a genuine midfield leader around whom he can build his new-look side.