Juventus to offer swap deal for Tonali

Juventus has long dreamed of bringing Sandro Tonali to Turin, a player highly coveted by the club. Despite the widespread belief that signing Tonali is nearly impossible, Juventus refuses to give up.

Football transfer markets are unpredictable, and what seems improbable one day can become reality the next. The Juventus management at Continassa knows this well.

Seven years ago, they pulled off one of the most astonishing signings in their history by bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy. Since then, the club has never stopped dreaming big—and the Tonali pursuit is no different.

Dusan Vlahovic 📸

At this moment, Juventus is counting on Dusan Vlahovic to reopen negotiations with Newcastle, Tonali’s current club.

Vlahovic is reportedly on his way out of Juventus. And the Italian side hopes to use him as a bargaining chip to secure Tonali reports Fabiana Della Valle. This strategy reflects the club’s belief that Tonali could be the missing piece in their midfield puzzle.

Sandro Tonali : The key to Juventus midfield revival

Sandro Tonali 📸

The chant “We need someone like Tonali” has echoed around the Juventus locker room since spring, even before the club’s leadership overhaul.

Last summer’s midfield signings, including Douglas Luiz, failed to impress. And making it clear that Juventus requires a top-tier midfielder to regain its competitive edge. Tonali, who wears the number 8 at Newcastle, fits that profile perfectly.

Newcastle invested heavily in Tonali—65 million euros plus bonuses—and despite his ten-month suspension for a betting-related ban in 2024, the English club is now enjoying his contributions.

They recently won the League Cup and are preparing for the Champions League, making Tonali a vital asset they are reluctant to lose. Although Tonali is settled in England, the allure of Serie A remains strong for the Italian midfielder.

Sandro Tonali 📸

Juventus aims to leverage Vlahovic’s situation to negotiate with Newcastle. The English side is set to sell striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool and had plans to replace him with Benjamin Sesko or Darwin Nunez.

With both targets slipping away, Newcastle is reconsidering Vlahovic, who was recently offered back to them by intermediaries.

If Newcastle opens the door to Vlahovic, Juventus could push harder for Tonali—not through a simple swap, but a more complex deal potentially involving Douglas Luiz or Nicolò Savona, plus a financial adjustment to balance values.

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