‘Likely to sanction’: Luckhurst provides update on PL club that’ll be music to INEOS’ ears regarding 26-y/o

Newcastle United are reportedly ‘likely to sanction two major sales’ this summer in order to keep within the Premier League’s financial limitations.In doing so, it could well pave the way for Manchester United to materialise their interest in Sandro Tonali.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYSandro Tonali: The state of playThe update comes courtesy of Samuel Luckhurst, who adds that the formidable midfielder ‘impressed’ INEOS chiefs during Newcastle’s 2-1 win over United in March, which marked the first defeat of Michael Carrick’s tenure.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustTonali started and played the full 90 minutes at St. James’ Park as the hosts claimed a late triumph courtesy of William Osula.Heading into the final two matchweeks of the campaign, the 26-year-old has made 30 Premier League starts and, despite Newcastle’s tumultuous form, he has been one shining light throughout. Sandro Tonali equalises for Newcastle against Aston Villa, moments after they were denied a penalty for a Lucas Digne handball 😱 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/dHpPXH91dg — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 14, 2026Although the Magpies would love nothing more than to keep hold of Tonali, there is likely an acceptance behind the scenes that he is one of their most valuable assets, who could bring in a respectable transfer fee.Tonali has been added to United’s shortlist in recent weeksAs well as that, the former AC Milan talisman is said to be adamant about playing Champions League football next season, which the Red Devils are now confirmed to be able to offer to their summer targets. 🔺 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, 2026Fabrizio Romano has previously claimed that Tonali would be open to making the switch to Old Trafford, although you’d imagine Newcastle would try to find any other suitor possible to avoid such a transaction happening.Yet, if Tonali himself decides that’s the move he wants to make, they would eventually have to honour his wishes the same way they did with Alexander Isak last year.