Tottenham Hotspur are ready to send a mammoth bid to Newcastle United for Sandro Tonali following talks with the Newcastle United star.Tottenham are facing competition from Arsenal and Man City for Tonali, but the Lilywhites may have one advantage up their sleeve.Tonali’s relationship with De Zerbi has opened the door for Spurs, who appear willing to make a statement of their ambition by landing the 26-year-old.According to reports, Tottenham have held positive talks with the Newcastle midfielder ahead of opening discussions with the Magpies, and they are now allegedly willing to put big money on the table.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesTottenham are ready to meet Newcastle’s asking price for Sandro TonaliJournalist Alfredo Pedulla has now revealed that Newcastle are demanding €100m (£86.4m) for the Italy international, which Tottenham are willing to pay.Pedulla adds that there is a ‘great rapport’ between De Zerbi and Tonali, which has meant that the midfielder has ‘given priority’ to the North London club.The Italian journalist adds that for now, Spurs are the only ones in talks over a deal for the former AC Milan man.Pedulla wrote on X: “Tottenham willing to reach the three-figure sum (over 100 million) demanded by Newcastle for Sandro Tonali. Morning projection confirmed: the great rapport between the midfielder and the coach (direct line) gives priority to the Spurs. For now, without involving other clubs. Now it’s about satisfying Newcastle to try to play ahead of the game.”Il #Tottenham disposto ad arrivare alla tripla cifra (100 milioni e passa) chiesta dal #Newcastle per Sandro #Tonali. Confermata la proiezione di stamattina: i grandi rapporti tra il centrocampista e l’allenatore (filo diretto) danno priorità agli Spurs. Per il momento senza… https://t.co/6G2IxGgS9B— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) June 16, 2026Spurs need to strike an agreement fast to avoid repeat of Eberechi Eze embarrassmentSome sources suggest that leaking Tottenham’s interest in Tonali may be a strategy to get Arsenal to accelerate a move for the midfielder.Spurs fans will only remember too well how the Gunners swooped in at the last moment to poach Eze from under Tottenham’s noses after the Lilywhites had done all the hard work of negotiating a fee.The Spurs hierarchy will thus be aware that time is of the essence and the chances of a hijack will grow the longer the negotiations with Newcastle drag on.READ MORE: Tottenham and Ipswich prepare for battle in race for Kosovo star with 21 G/AThe post How much Tottenham are actually willing to pay for Sandro Tonali amid £100m rumours appeared first on Spurs Web.