From Spain: Man Utd now at risk of missing out on Premier League midfield target after he’s been offered to Real Madrid

Sandro Tonali has reportedly been offered to Real Madrid as he prepares for a Newcastle United departure this summer, according to Diario AS (relayed by The Madrid Zone).The growing speculation over the player’s future is now making it seem almost nailed-on that he’ll be on the move come the end of the season. 🚨 BREAKING: Sandro Tonali has been offered to Real Madrid. @diarioas 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/GWIUhK5e79 — Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) April 2, 2026Sandro Tonali: The state of play after World Cup misery In a boost to Tonali’s suitors, Italy’s World Cup qualification heartbreak this week means they can begin negotiating a potential transfer from the moment the campaign ends.Credit where it’s due to the 25-year-old, he did his bit to try and secure his nation’s place by scoring in the play-off semis and scoring Italy’s only penalty in the final shootout against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Now, however, his focus will solely be on finding a resolution to his uncertain situation, having garnered interest from the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Madrid. Appearances Starts Minutes played 73 58 5,115 (Tonali’s top-flight record with the Magpies)Tonali set to be one of the major topics of the summer windowBack in January, Tonali was offered to the Gunners by his agent in the dying embers of the winter window, but nothing materialised due to the timing of the talks and the fact Newcastle had no desire to sell mid-season. 🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing will happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Dj1rlbgFbH — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) February 2, 2026That’s why it doesn’t seem out of the realm of possibility that his representatives have done the same with Los Blancos in the lead-up to summer, with it now becoming common knowledge that the Spanish giants are on the hunt for a new midfielder.If it were entirely up to him, you’d imagine Tonali, whose priority is continuing to play in the Champions League each year, would opt for the 15-time European champions over a move within England. 🔺 NEW: Sandro Tonali’s agent has revealed that the player is considering leaving Newcastle United in the summer and may need Champions League football to tempt him to stay at St James’ Park. Read the details ⬇️https://t.co/5yOmwSEJKz — Times Sport (@TimesSport) February 6, 2026While United are favourites to finish in the top four by May and, therefore, in the UCL places, it goes without saying that it’s nowhere near as much of a given for English sides to continously qualify than it is for Madrid – just look at how Liverpool (fifth) are faring in the aftermath of their league-winning term and Chelsea (sixth) after winning both the Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League.