Chelsea 
- 9 January
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Exclusive: Chelsea set sights on Sandro Tonali deal
Sources say Chelsea have set their sights on a deal to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali in 2026.
Will Sandro Tonali leave Newcastle and join Chelsea?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Chelsea is keen on Sandro Tonali, yet with a probability of only 48%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Sandro Tonali has few opportunities to further develop within this Chelsea squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Chelsea has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Sandro Tonali.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Sandro Tonali (25).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Enzo Fernández, Andrey Santos (Midfielder, BRA))
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo , Enzo Fernández)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Moisés Caicedo , Dário Essugo )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Enzo Fernández, Andrey Santos (Midfielder, BRA))
Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
83.3
91.3
|
Dominik Szoboszlai |
 Liverpool
|
€79.1M |
|
82.9
83.3
|
Bryan Mbeumo |
 Man Utd
|
€66.2M |
|
82.3
84.3
|
Alexis Mac Allister |
Liverpool
|
€119.8M |
|
81.4
81.5
|
Bruno Guimarães |
 Newcastle
|
€81.2M |
|
81.3
83.1
|
Boubacar Kamara |
 A. Villa
|
€52.6M |
|
81.2
81.2
|
Julian Brandt |
 Dortmund
|
€14.7M |
|
80.1
80.1
|
Granit Xhaka |
 Sunderland
|
€17.3M |
|
79.7
81.7
|
Aurélien Tchouaméni |
 Real Madrid
|
€72.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jérémy Jacquet | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Vinicius Junior | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Santiago Castro | 29-12-2025 | Report | |
| Konstantinos Karetsas | 22-12-2025 | Report | |
| Assan Ouédraogo | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Joe Willock | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Nico Paz | 12-11-2025 | Report |
Sandro Tonali
DM, M (C)
Skill: 79.5
Pot: 84.1
Team
Newcastle
Newcastle
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€65.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€58.7M – €71.8M
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Who is Sandro Tonali?
Sandro Tonali (ITA) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Newcastle. Sandro Tonali is 25 years old (2000/05/08) and he is 181cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 8. Sandro Tonali has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Sandro Tonali's current transfer value is between €58.7M and €71.8M. His last transfer was from Milan to Newcastle in 2023. Newcastle paid Milan €58.9M for Sandro Tonali.
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