Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race to sign Sandro Tonali, adding another major contender to what is becoming one of the most closely watched transfer battles of the summer.The Italian midfielder has been strongly linked with a move away from Newcastle United in recent months, with several leading clubs monitoring his situation. Arsenal have reportedly been interested in signing him since the January transfer window and view him as one of the highest quality midfielders available on the market.Tonali has established himself as one of the Premier League’s finest players in his position and remains a key figure for Newcastle. The Magpies would prefer to retain his services for the foreseeable future, recognising his importance to the team both on and off the pitch.Tottenham Enter the Transfer BattleAccording to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have now entered the race for the midfielder and have received encouragement regarding a potential move.The report suggests that Tonali has opened the door to joining the North London club despite ongoing interest from Arsenal and several other Premier League rivals.Manchester City and Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in the midfielder over recent months, further highlighting the level of competition for his signature.Newcastle’s failure to qualify for European competition this season has fuelled speculation surrounding several key players, and some observers believe that situation could make it more difficult for the club to resist major offers.Arsenal Face Increasing CompetitionTottenham are eager to strengthen their squad ahead of next season and reportedly see Tonali as a player capable of transforming their midfield.The report states that Roberto De Zerbi has specifically requested the signing, with the manager viewing the Italian international as an ideal fit for his tactical approach.Romano also claims that Tonali would be happy to work alongside his fellow Italian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a factor that could strengthen Spurs’ position in any future negotiations.Arsenal must now decide whether to intensify their pursuit of the midfielder as competition continues to grow. With several elite clubs monitoring the situation, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining where Tonali’s future lies and whether the Gunners are prepared to make a serious move to secure his signature._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsTottenham steps up interest in key Arsenal target17 June 2026, 14:00Arsenal agree personal terms with World Cup star17 June 2026, 13:00Arsenal hopes to sell two more returning members of their squad17 June 2026, 12:00The post Tottenham steps up interest in key Arsenal target appeared first on Just Arsenal News.