Hand of Arsenal hints at Tonali to Spurs in £90-100m move

A well-known transfer account with Arsenal ties has set tongues wagging by suggesting that Sandro Tonali is poised to join Tottenham for a fee in the region of £90-100m. The Italy international has been in outstanding form for Newcastle, attracting interest from several top clubs, and this latest rumour points to Spurs being willing to break the bank.

The account, Hand of Arsenal, posted: “If you think the market is broken wait till you hear Tonali will be sold to Spurs for £90-£100m.” It remains unclear whether the message is an actual claim or simply a prediction, but it has certainly stirred conversation around a potential blockbuster transfer in the Premier League.

Tonali has been linked with a move away from St James’ Park for some time. The 26-year-old midfielder has developed into one of Europe’s finest in his position, and his performances have made him a target for a host of elite clubs. Manchester City have also been mentioned as possible suitors, with reports in Spain suggesting they could attempt to hijack any deal. Arsenal themselves were once tipped to move for the player, but it appears Spurs are now leading the chase, largely due to the eye-watering sums they are prepared to commit.

The market has gone mad

This summer is shaping up to be one of the most expensive on record, with a series of inflated fees being quoted across the board. The Tonali situation is just one example of a broader trend that has left many questioning whether transfer values have become detached from reality. A deal worth nearly £100m for a player who, while excellent, has only been back in English football for two seasons, would underline that point.

It is not an isolated case. Elsewhere, Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson is reportedly set to join Manchester City for a staggering £116m. That move has prompted Aston Villa to allegedly raise their asking price for Morgan Rogers to £130m, according to reports. In Germany, RB Leipzig are said to be demanding around €130m for Yan Diomande off the back of just one strong Bundesliga campaign. Even Bournemouth are believed to be holding out for £80m for Alex Scott, a tidy but unspectacular midfielder.

These figures suggest a market that has lost all sense of proportion. Clubs with deep pockets are willing to pay whatever it takes, and selling sides are responding by pushing prices ever higher. For fans and pundits alike, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest news on these eye-watering deals.

Whoever secures Tonali’s signature will be getting a fine player capable of anchoring a midfield for years. But at £90-100m, the cost is sure to raise eyebrows. Whether the move actually materialises remains to be seen, but for now, the rumour mill is turning at full speed in this most manic of transfer windows.