Newcastle United set Sandro Tonali asking price

Manchester United are approaching a crucial period of the season with attention slowly turning towards the summer window and how the squad will be shaped once the campaign comes to an end.

The club have picked up momentum on the pitch under interim boss Michael Carrick, but there is a understanding that bigger decisions are still to come.

Midfield remains one of the key areas under review, especially with changes expected regardless of who is in charge next season.

United are mapping out options before the summer window comes around.

That has now placed renewed focus on one familiar Premier League name.

Sandro Tonali is now emerging as a player United continue to monitor ahead of the summer window.

The Newcastle midfielder has reportedly been placed on the club’s radar.

However, any potential move would not be straightforward.

Newcastle have set a clear valuation and are believed to be demanding between £80 million and £100 million to even consider a sale, as reported by talkSPORT.

The Magpies are under no pressure to sell and would prefer to keep the former AC Milan man unless their demands are met in full.

They paid £52 million to bring him to St James’ Park in 2023 and believe his value has only increased.

United, meanwhile, are preparing for Casemiro’s departure at the end of the season, which will free up wages but not necessarily guarantee major spending on one player.

With Carrick only in charge until the end of the season, United are expected to focus on players who can fit in straight away and INEOS are set to prioritise Premier League proven players.

Sandro Tonali fits that brief, but the price remains the biggest hurdle.

For now, United are watching developments closely as the summer picture continues to evolve.