{"id":2633,"date":"2026-03-26T18:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=2633"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:13:27","slug":"man-utd-to-make-formal-approach-for-80m-star-after-bruno-fernandes-endorsement-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=2633","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd to make &#8216;formal approach&#8217; for \u00a380m star after Bruno Fernandes endorsement | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; 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height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2260376468.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27688632\" alt=\"Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Bruno Fernandes has recommended one player to Manchester United (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Manchester United are set to make a \u2018formal approach\u2019 to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali at the end of the season, according to reports. <\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old Italian has been one of the most influential players at St James\u2019 Park since his arrival from AC Milan in 2023 for \u00a355milion.<\/p>\n<p>Tonali helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup last season and was a key figure behind the club\u2019s journey to the last-16 of the Champions League this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>And that form has not gone unnoticed by several top clubs, with Arsenal reportedly sounding out a last-minute bid for Tonali at the end of January transfer window only a few months ago.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation over Tonali\u2019s future is likely to ramp up once again in the coming months, with the Daily Mail reporting that the Italian is set to become United\u2019s top target for a new central midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils are also interested in Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, but are now expected to make a formal approach for Tonali as they hunt for a replacement for Casemiro, who will leave Old Trafford at the end of this season.<\/p>\n<p>The report adds that a move for Tonali has even been endorsed by club captain Bruno Fernandes, who has been impressed by the midfielder\u2019s performances under Eddie Howe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tYour football fix\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p><strong>Metro<\/strong>&#8216;s Head of Sport James Goldman delivers punchy analysis, transfer talk and his take on the week&#8217;s biggest stories direct to your inbox every week.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up here, it&#8217;s an open goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SEI_288830509-ede5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27431659\" alt=\"Mandatory Credit: Photo by News Images\/NurPhoto\/Shutterstock (16747943t) Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United participates in the UEFA Champions League Last 16 match between Newcastle United and Barcelona at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on March 10, 2026. Newcastle United FC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 Round of 16 First Leg, United Kingdom - 10 Mar 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Sandro Tonali is wanted by Manchester United (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With three years left on Tonali\u2019s contract \u2013 plus a club option to extend by a further 12 months \u2013 Newcastle will demand a sizeable fee to let go of one of their prized assets.<\/p>\n<p>Additional reports suggest that a price tag of \u00a380m has been slapped on the midfielder, who has missed just two league matches all season for the Magpies.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking last month, Tonali\u2019s agent Giuseppe Riso hinted that Newcastle may find it hard to keep hold of Tonali should they fail to qualify for the Champions League.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2267575436.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27688936\" alt=\"Bournemouth v Manchester United - Premier League\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>United are on the hunt for a replacement for Casemiro (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018Newcastle are having a hard time letting go of Sandro, and he wants to lead the club to the Champions League,\u2019 Riso said<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019ll evaluate and decide what to do in the summer. These transfer discussions will take place later.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019ll see how the season ends and then we\u2019ll decide what to do. There\u2019s no preference at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s still early. What we\u2019re saying today won\u2019t apply tomorrow. Newcastle couldn\u2019t let him go now, and there\u2019s no point in moving, especially since Sandro is very attached to the club.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Asked about Tonali\u2019s future at the club, Newcastle boss Howe recently said: \u2018The person that matters the most is Sandro. All I\u2019ve ever seen from him is someone who is totally committed,\u2019 Howe said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Very selfless at times, he\u2019s here for the team, not for himself. 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