Newcastle track Manchester City and Manchester United midfielders to replace Sandro Tonali - Paper Round
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Updated 26/10/2023 at 08:10 GMT
Newcastle United are targeting midfielders from Manchester City and Manchester United as they consider a replacement for Sandro Tonali. Included in the shortlist is Scott McTominay. Elsewhere, Liverpool and Manchester City are linked with Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala, and Fulham are keen on the in-form Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy.
Scott McTominay of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford on April 08, 2023 in Manchester, England
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Newcastle track players to replace Tonali
The Sun names four players - Scott McTominay, Kalvin Phillips, Joao Palhinha and Amadou Onana - who could replace Sandro Tonali at Newcastle if he has to serve a suspension for alleged betting offences.
The paper writes: “Newcastle have lined up four potential stars to replace Sandro Tonali with the Italian waiting on an imminent ban from football.
“His absence will be a hammer blow to Newcastle's prospects, both in terms of landing silverware and progressing far in the Champions League. And it's prompted the club to suddenly reshape their January plans, with Man City star Kalvin Phillips now being touted for a loan move.
“Newcastle have also continued to track Scott McTominay, who has remained at Manchester United having initially seemed certain to leave in the summer. However, his valuation to United has undoubtedly risen in recent weeks, scoring in the wins over Brentford and Sheffield United before starting the Champions League clash with Copenhagen.
“And according to the Athletic, head of recruitment Steve Nickson has also previously named Fulham ’s Joao Palhinha and Amadou Onana of Everton on his list of targets. Both remained at their clubs in the last transfer window despite being the subject of interest elsewhere.”
Liverpool and City tracking Musiala
The Daily Mail claims that Pep Guardiola wants Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala, but faces competition.
“The five-time Premier League winning manager is said to be after the 20-year-old German wonderkid,” the paper explains.
“The Spaniard's comments come just a day after Musiala scored Bayern's third goal of the match in a 3-1 victory over Galatasaray.
“While Bayern are desperate to tie him down to a long-term contract, the attacker is currently assessing his options before committing his future.
“Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are also said to be interested in the youngster, too.”
Fulham track Stuttgart star
Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy has 15 goals already this season and he is attracting interest due to a low release clause, according to The Sun.
“Serhou Guirassy has [torn] up the Bundesliga this season by outscoring Harry Kane - but will now be up for grabs in the Premier League,” the paper states.
“The goal-scoring menace has a bargain release clause that makes him an attractive target for many of the top English clubs in the new year.
“He has outscored the likes of Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland who are widely regarded as the world's best strikers.
“But what makes Guirassy even more attractive is his release clause is worth just £15million and will be active in both winter and summer transfer windows.
“Fulham are desperate to replace Aleksander Mitrovic following his £50million move to Al-Hilal over the summer.”
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