Manchester United hopes to quickly secure Tonali's transfer, which could align perfectly with Newcastle! Possibly paired with the English "peach core"

Unless Manchester United can take Elliot Anderson from Manchester City, Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali could be the primary target for midfield recruitment this summer. The club hopes to finalize the transaction before the World Cup, and this strategy might align with Newcastle United's plans.

Newcastle also wants to settle Tonali's future early in the summer transfer window, as part of their strategy to completely refresh the aging squad. The "Magpies" firmly believe the player trading model must change, adhering to the principle of buying well and selling well, hoping Tonali can reach a £100 million sale price.

Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City all have opportunities, but any deal must meet Newcastle's conditions and require early interest declaration. Due to gratitude for the support received during his suspension, Tonali has never expressed a desire to leave; if a transfer fails, he will stay and train hard. However, selling Tonali could free up significant salary space for Newcastle to use in summer recruitment.

Newcastle's management hopes to avoid another summer-long transfer saga like Alexander Isak's. Since Tonali's Italian national team has missed the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup, if he truly wants to leave, the best approach is to complete the transfer procedures early. The summer window opens on June 15, and Tonali might decide his future before that, similar to Cunha last summer.

Transfer expert Ben Jacobs stated that Tonali's appeal to Manchester United has diminished due to his price and wages, with the board considering his cost-effectiveness low. Data shows Tonali's weekly wage is £120,000, indeed higher than Anderson's wage at Forest—£40,000 to £70,000. However, Anderson's price tag could reach £120 million, while £20 million could cover Tonali's wages for three years!

Rumored midfield players possibly joining Manchester United this summer, according to incomplete British media statistics, include at least 24 individuals. One notably cost-effective player is definitely Bournemouth's Alex Scott. This English stalwart from the "Cherries" is already a core player, succinctly called the "peach core,"

Scott is only 22 but has already been selected for Tuchel's England squad. He joined Bournemouth from Championship side Bristol City in 2023 for a £25 million transfer fee.

According to Premier League transfer expert Graeme Bailey, Manchester United scouts admired his abilities even during his Championship days. In Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth lineup, Scott plays as one of the double pivots, capable in both 343 and 4231 formations.

Interestingly, Scott, who came through Southampton's youth system, appears to be a Tottenham fan. In the 2-1 win against Arsenal this week, he performed excellently, even scoring the decisive goal, creating greater obstacles for the North London rival's Premier League title hopes. Manchester United scouts naturally observed this match.

It's worth noting that Scott has relatives at Manchester United: the Red Devils women's player, 2023/24 season's best player Maya Le Tissier, is Scott's stepsister. Scott's father Noel Scott married Maya's mother.

It must be emphasized that neither is related to Southampton legend Matthew Le Tissier. However, both Le Tissier families hail from Guernsey, and the families know each other. Maya Le Tissier's father Darren played alongside Matthew Le Tissier.