Newcastle are pushing to complete a £55million deal for Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali.
The Italy U21 star has been offered the chance to treble his wage to £150,000 a week at St James’ Park. Sporting director Dan Ashworth is in Milan hoping to agree a fee with the Serie A giants, after talks with Tonali’s intermediaries last week.
He would become the second most expensive signing in the club’s history behind Alexander Isak. Newcastle looked at Nicolo Barella last week but have moved on to Tonali.