Tonali agent: ‘No Arsenal talks, we’ll evaluate if Newcastle open to Juventus’

On Feb 2, 2026

Sandro Tonali’s agent Beppe Riso denies reports he offered the Newcastle United player to Arsenal but has left the door open to Juventus. “We will evaluate it in March.”

There had been rumors that the Gunners were in talks for the midfielder during the January transfer window, but Newcastle immediately slammed the door.

Claims Tonali is pushing for Newcastle exit

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma and Sandro Tonali of Italy arrive during a training session in Italy at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on September 05, 2023 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Now, The Athletic claims that it was Tonali’s agent who contacted Arsenal manager Andrea Berta and proposed the possible move.

Agent Riso spoke to Sky Sport Italia this afternoon and was asked about Arsenal’s interest.

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“I read it, but Newcastle won’t let Sandro leave in January, and we never talked about it at Arsenal,” Tonali’s representative said.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James’ Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

This follows reports in recent months that the 25-year-old was eyeing a potential return to Serie A for Juventus.

“We will assess in March if Newcastle are open to everything, but at the moment they are playing in the Champions League, it is not the right time to talk about it.”

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – OCTOBER 01: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United attends the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Stage MD2 match between R. Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle United FC at RSC Anderlecht Stadium on October 01, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images)

This would open up a scenario in which the Azzurri star actively seeks a new club beyond the Magpies, who he joined from Milan for €60.8 million plus additions in 2023.

His current contract with Newcastle United only runs until June 2028 and Milan are to receive a 10% reduction on his future on-load fee.