Suggesting that Sandro Tonali may prove a relative bargain might seem a stretch at first when Newcastle United have spent upwards of £55m on the midfielder. However, the 23-year-old's best years are ahead of him.
As Eddie Howe put it: "Sandro is an exceptional talent and has the mentality, physicality and technical attributes to be a great fit..but he also has the opportunity and potential to grow and evolve with us."
Newcastle have essentially secured the services of a man earmarked as both a future captain of AC Milan and, indeed, Italy for nearly half the price Arsenal will pay to sign West Ham skipper Declan Rice. Yes, Rice is one of the very best around, but the Londoner has technically entered the final year of his contract at West Ham - even if the Hammers have the option to extend the deal by 12 months regardless.
