Newcastle United are already looking at possible midfield replacements in case Sandro Tonali leaves this summer, and one name now being linked is Aleksandar Stankovic.The young Serbian midfielder has impressed at Club Brugge and is expected to return to Inter Milan because of a buy-back clause, but Newcastle are reportedly interested in testing the situation, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYTonali’s future remains uncertain. Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with the Italian, while talkSPORT has reported that Tonali has wanted to leave Newcastle since January and could be a more realistic midfield option for United than some of their other targets.That is why Newcastle’s interest in Stankovic makes sense. If Tonali does leave, Eddie Howe’s side will need someone who can bring energy, discipline and technical security to the middle of the pitch.Newcastle United target versatile midfielderStankovic is still only 20, but he already has a strong reputation as a defensive midfielder who can also play at centre-back when needed.He is the son of former Inter Milan midfielder Dejan Stankovic, but he is starting to build his own career now.After leaving Inter for Club Brugge, he has become a regular in Belgium and has also broken into the Serbia senior national team.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustHis profile is exactly the kind of smart, forward-thinking signing Newcastle should be looking at.The situation is slightly complicated, though. Inter sold Stankovic to Club Brugge but included buy-back clauses in the deal.More Stories / Latest NewsNewcastle United plotting ambitious move for Sandro Tonali replacementMay 24 2026, 8:46Bayern Munich look towards €70 million Man City man to strengthen their defenseMay 24 2026, 8:31Real Madrid ready to rival Barcelona in controversial move for Man United attackerMay 24 2026, 7:05Inter Milan could prove to be the stumbling blockReports have stated that Inter can re-sign him for around €23 million in 2026 and €25 million in 2027, which means the Italian club have control over the next step.Inter are expected to activate that clause, then decide whether to keep him or sell him on for a profit.Newcastle, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have all been mentioned as clubs watching closely, which shows Stankovic’s stock is rising.For Newcastle, this could become an interesting market opportunity. Instead of spending huge money on a ready-made star, they could invest in a younger midfielder with real upside.That would be especially useful if Tonali brings in a major fee.Newcastle send scout to watch €50m Brazilian ahead of summer moveThe post Newcastle United plotting ambitious move for Sandro Tonali replacement appeared first on CaughtOffside.