Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali high on Manchester United’s shortlist to replace Casemiro

By Akpo Esco

Exclusive: Italian midfielder, who wants a guarantee of Champions League football, would command fee in region of £100m as agent stirs pot

Manchester United have put Sandro Tonali high on their shortlist ahead of the summer midfield rebuild at Old Trafford.

The Italy midfielder, 25, is expected to be at the heart of another transfer saga at Newcastle United after his agent revealed last week that his client is considering his future.

While Juventus have concrete interest in bringing him back to Serie A, Tonali was also linked with Arsenal on transfer deadline day and Manchester City have monitored his progress. It is understood that he is high on the list of midfielders being considered at United, along with Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are also monitor