Sandro Tonali offered huge contract by Spurs - Sky Sports

Sandro Tonali's proposed move from Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur has taken another step closer, according to Sky Sports.

The Italian midfielder has been the subject of two one-and-a-half bids from Tottenham Hotspur, who last week offered £75 million plus add-ons for the 26-year-old and then, reportedly, followed that up this week with another bid ... of exactly the same fee and structure. Spurs essentially asked Newcastle to reconsider their original offer.

Newcastle are standing firm on its valuation of the Italian, who has a contract that runs until 2029 with a unilateral option for the club to extend it by another year, so other than pressure from the player himself, Newcastle have no real obligation to bend to anyone's will.

Some reports have suggested that Tonali would prefer a move to Arsenal or Manchester City as both clubs have been linked in the past, but there's a feeling that neither is as serious as Spurs.

Spurs have £275,000-a-week contract waiting for Tonali

A report from Sky Sports has now suggested that Spurs are ready to throw money at Tonali to convince him to move to North London.

Their belief is that Tottenham has a £275,000-a-week contract waiting for him should he choose to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sky also believes that Tonali is now warming to the move, and they insist that he is keen to play for Roberto De Zerbi.

A word of caution, Sandro

One thing we would say to Sandro is not to base your decision on playing for a Spurs manager because they don't tend to stick around for very long.

It would be absolute Spurs for Tonali to sign in the summer, citing De Zerbi as the main reason, only to be playing for a completely different gaffer come Christmas.

That being said, as long as Newcastle gets the money they're asking for, go do what you want, mate. It feels like fans have come to terms with his inevitable exit at this point. I have, at least.