Newcastle are reportedly considering an eyebrow-raising swap deal involving Sandro Tonali. Reports in the Italian media claim that Eddie Howe considers the midfielder ‘important, but not essential’.

Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said that Italy international Sandro Tonali was ‘magnificent in every way’ after netting his first Premier League goal of the 2024-25 season in his team’s 3-1 win

Yet the Italian media are claiming Newcastle United would do a straight swap, one of their best two players (Sandro Tonali) for somebody (Douglas Luiz) who has been a massive flop in Italy and whose value has surely significantly dropped due to his poor levels of performance.

The Italy midfielder went into "captain mode" helping Eddie Howe's side reorganise defensively but crucially cooling Newcastle stars down after the shock of falling behind

When a delegation from Newcastle United travelled to Milan to watch Sandro Tonali – nearing the end of a year-long pursuit of a midfielder who was, in the words of one insider, “always top of our lists, always No 1” – they were blown away.

Eddie Howe said Alexander Isak will be given ... his side’s favour after Jan Bednarek’s early header for Saints. Sandro Tonali added a third after half-time, the 24-year-old rivalling Isak ...

It has been a season of contrasting emotions for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United - but after a recent upturn in form, the Magpies are firmly in the race for a place in Europe.

It is perfect Howe. Peak Howe. While everybody else revels in a heady, joyous ride, he is fiddling with the seatbelt, checking and double-checking, a meticulous, detail-obsessed head coach who readily admits he is motivated by “the fear of tomorrow”. One day, that safety harness will be needed, but not now. Not yet.

Sandro Tonali scored his first Premier League goal since his debut as Newcastle United won 3-1 at Southampton on Saturday afternoon.

Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said that Italy international Sandro Tonali was ‘magnificent in every way’ after netting his first Premier League goal of the 2024-25 season in his team’s 3-1 win ...

Sandro Tonali has declared that he 'loves' playing for Newcastle United and the club's 'amazing' fans.

With the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules in mind, Newcastle United could be forced to sell Sandro Tonali, and Man City are waiting in the wings to see how the situation