CM: Newcastle star Tonali wants ‘return to Italy’ – Milan’s stance amid obvious preference

AC Milan could be put onto high alert this summer, with Sandro Tonali wanting a move back to Italy at the end of the season, a report writes.

There have been rumours about Tonali’s immediate future for some time now, and it seemed through the January mercato that there was a chance he could leave Newcastle with Arsenal looking to make a deal happen.

However, the midfielder wanted to end the season with the Magpies, but it does not mean he isn’t interested in a move away.

Tonali sirens ring

As Calciomercato reports, the former Milan man wants a return to Italy, perhaps at the end of this season. In fact, the roadmap looks like this; lead Italy to the World Cup, then Newcastle to Europe and then, return home.

Giuseppe Riso, who spoke about his future this morning, ‘has been trying so hard to keep the rumours at bay’, but Tonali’s mind is clear. He wants to return to Serie A.

Obviously, the links will point back to the Rossoneri, who have never closed the door to his return and neither has he. However, they have not shown ‘the necessary interest’ just yet, and negotiations with Newcastle could be difficult after the gambling saga.

Juventus, Arsenal and Napoli are all taking a look at the player, and would all be considered a host of significant interest, if he was to leave the North East in the next few months.

Of those, it seems only the Gunners may be able to fulfil his wage demands, and more importantly, the asking price from Newcastle. Sky UK reports that the Geordies will ask for €80 million for the midfielder, but it would be even higher for an English rival.

An exit would be complicated, certainly, but this is where the will of the player may be key. After all, his value is only going to decrease in the future, with a deal expiring in 2028.

If there were ever a time for a statement signing, it would be now, and it would be Tonali, we shall have to see how this situation unfolds.