Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a huge move for Sandro Tonali as the club looks to reshape their midfield ahead of next season, and we have now compared his underlying numbers with those of Tottenham’s midfielder from last season.Spurs Web has relayed reports surrounding Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Tonali as the Lilywhites continue searching for extra quality and depth in the middle of the park.It is understood that any move for the Newcastle United midfielder would see Spurs smash their current transfer record, with the Italy international viewed as the club’s marquee signing should an agreement be reached.Tonali himself is believed to be open to the move despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, which only underlines the level Tottenham would be dealing with if they push ahead with negotiations.Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty ImagesTottenham midfield numbers show why Sandro Tonali is such an attractive optionTottenham do need extra depth in midfield, particularly with Yves Bissouma now a free agent and Joao Palhinha set to return to Bayern Munich following his loan spell.That leaves Spurs with James Maddison, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher and Rodrigo Bentancur as the club’s primary midfield options heading into the new campaign.Should Tonali arrive, though, he would likely operate as either a central midfielder or a deeper defensive midfielder given the all-around nature of his game. The numbers certainly suggest he would immediately raise the floor of Tottenham’s midfield unit.Tonali’s profile stands out immediately because he offers balance across almost every category rather than specialising in just one area. Palhinha dominates defensively, while Sarr ranks strongly for possession recoveries and forward passing, but Tonali combines progressive carrying, chance creation, forward passing and defensive work at a far more complete level.Bentancur, however, is still Spurs’ most composed midfielder in tight spaces and remains reliable defensively, but Tonali is far more aggressive with his ball progression and attacking distribution. The Newcastle United man also creates considerably more chances while carrying greater athletic intensity off the ball.Gray and Bergvall remain long-term projects with enormous potential, although the data highlights their inconsistency physically compared to Tonali. Bergvall’s carrying numbers are excellent, but the teenager is still raw defensively, while Gray’s all-round game still lacks the authority and final-third impact Tonali already brings consistently at the elite level.PlayerDuel %Possession wonProgressive carriesForward passesForward pass %Key passesProgressive passesMinutesSandro Tonali74.546.868.173.137.348.467.62821Rodrigo Bentancur53.372.45.642.626.221.517.82077Pape Matar Sarr32.980.550.237.378.239.421.81613Archie Gray11.326.444.939.844.039.437.01673Lucas Bergvall6.319.572.56.916.729.05.31085Conor Gallagher14.862.116.930.350.562.036.11328Joao Palhinha81.996.52.346.536.67.438.22486Spurs would gain control, intensity and progression with TonaliTonali’s underlying numbers also show why Tottenham view him as a midfielder capable of transforming the overall structure of the side rather than simply adding depth.PlayerSuccessful passesPass success %Accurate long ballsChances createdDefensive contributionsTacklesInterceptionsGoalsAssistsSandro Tonali1,31984.4%7132257353102Rodrigo Bentancur87385.8%1910276563511Pape Matar Sarr53885.0%2011185331824Archie Gray44883.1%218133111722Lucas Bergvall24981.6%1057822213Conor Gallagher44484.7%2013124231811Joao Palhinha85682.0%4183021103052What stands out most is Tonali’s ability to dictate games while still contributing heavily without the ball. His passing volume dwarfs every Tottenham midfielder listed, while his long-range distribution would immediately give Spurs another method of progressing attacks quickly.Palhinha remains the superior ball-winner, but Tonali offers far more creatively and athletically in possession. That balance is likely why Tottenham are willing to commit such a huge fee.Sarr’s energy and vertical running would probably complement Tonali extremely well, while Bentancur could benefit from playing alongside a midfielder capable of carrying progression duties more aggressively. In turn, Gray and Bergvall would develop without being forced into major responsibility too early.The biggest improvement Spurs would gain is control in transition. Tonali is capable of recovering possession, progressing play quickly and sustaining attacking pressure without sacrificing defensive structure. Tottenham have lacked that complete midfield profile for years, and it is easy to see why the club believe he could become the centrepiece of their rebuild if a deal can be completed.READ MORE: Where Sandro Tonali would rank among Tottenham’s top 10 most expensive signingsThe post Tottenham eye £100m Sandro Tonali and the stats show just how big an upgrade it would be appeared first on Spurs Web.