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Juventus Make Tonali Their Top Midfield Target in 2025 Transfer Strategy

Tonali emerges as key piece in Juventus’ summer rebuild

Juventus are preparing a return to their “Made in Italy” roots, with Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali sitting atop their shortlist for the summer window. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, director Cristiano Giuntoli has already made early overtures toward Tonali’s camp, viewing him as a crucial cog in a revamped midfield.

Tonali remains highly regarded in Serie A circles. Juventus, eager to reassert their domestic dominance, believe the 23-year-old can offer both leadership and control to Igor Tudor’s evolving side. The interest in Tonali is part of a wider Juventus strategy to re-establish an Italian core within the squad, complementing the likes of Manuel Locatelli with other national team players.

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“Sandro Tonali, midfielder for Newcastle and the Italy national team under Luciano Spalletti, has already been approached several times by Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli,” Gazzetta dello Sport reports. His profile — a deep-lying playmaker with defensive awareness and international pedigree — fits Juventus’ tactical ambitions perfectly.

Financial hurdle remains, but groundwork is laid

While Newcastle are unlikely to part with Tonali easily, a deal could be pursued in the £60–70 million range. Juventus’ recent signing of Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle reportedly opened a dialogue between the two clubs, which may now be used as a springboard for negotiations.

“Giuntoli, following the deal for the Englishman with Newcastle, began working on Sandro Tonali,” the report states. With Juventus actively planning their summer rebuild, Tonali is not just a tactical addition, but a statement signing in line with their renewed domestic identity.

Tonali remains under long-term contract at St James’ Park and has made no public indication he wants to leave. Yet, Juventus’s clear interest and Tonali’s roots in Italian football may prove influential if talks progress.

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Juventus leaning into Italian identity

Giuntoli’s push for more Italian talent marks a decisive shift in recruitment strategy. After spending over €200 million on mainly foreign players in the past two windows, Juventus are now prioritising individuals who understand Serie A’s rhythm, values, and intensity.

Alongside Tonali, Juventus are eyeing striker Mateo Retegui and Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca as options to bolster their attacking options. Pietro Comuzzo and Giovanni Leoni are defensive names on the list as Juventus also plan for the long-term future.

“At least a couple of ‘national’ signings are being planned to join Locatelli and others to return to challenging for the Scudetto,” according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Tonali is seen not only as a central figure in this plan but as a player who can shift the balance in Juventus’ favour immediately.

Future uncertain but interest is real

Tonali’s current situation at Newcastle presents a dilemma. The Magpies committed heavily to him as part of their Champions League push, and his long-term potential was central to that vision. Selling him now — before he’s had a real chance to settle — would be both surprising and destabilising.

Still, Juventus are acting early. With their intentions clear and resources being aligned, they are laying the foundations of a summer where Tonali is very much at the centre of the conversation.

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For Newcastle fans, this development is a worrying sign — not because Tonali has failed, but because he hasn’t even had the chance to succeed.

The suspension he served has already tested the patience of supporters and leadership alike, but many still see Tonali as a long-term leader in the squad. Selling him so soon would feel premature and short-sighted.

What’s most concerning is the tone of inevitability around Juventus’ approach. The Italian media already speak as though Tonali is theirs to reclaim, describing him as the “flag bearer” for their return to an Italian spine. Newcastle’s response must be equally firm — not just in valuation, but in resolve. They fought to bring him in and must now show they’re equally committed to keeping him.

Tonali still represents the next phase of Newcastle’s growth. Letting him go now risks undermining that trajectory.