Real Madrid hold an interest in €45 million-rated Newcastle United midfielder | OneFootball

Real Madrid are ready to rejig their squad in the summer after enduring a season that has failed to meet expectations.

A new right-back will be signed, with Trent Alexander-Arnold being the main target while Los Blancos are also planning to bring in a new left-back and a central midfielder as well.

After all, Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia have been far from convincing at left-back while the gaping hole in midfield left after Toni Kroos’ retirement has not been filled.

Sandro Tonali on Real Madrid’s radar

While there is strong interest in Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister to bolster the midfield department, MARCA reports that Real Madrid are also looking at Newcastle United ace Sandro Tonali as an option.

The 24-year-old midfielder has become a key figure for Newcastle United since arriving from Inter Milan in 2023.

Sandro Tonali on Real Madrid’s radar. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

So far this season, Tonali has featured in 41 games, registering five goals and three assists, helping the Magpies win the Carabao Cup.

A midfielder with great quality and plenty of top-level experience under his belt, Tonali is seen as a player capable of filling the hole left by Kroos’ retirement.

A player who is known for his top-notch playmaking ability as well as his ball-winning skills and work rate, the 24-year-old can be a very useful signing for Real Madrid.

Signing the Italian international will be anything but easy though, considering he has a contract at St. James’ Park until 2028 and Newcastle will not want to let go of their ace midfielder.

Real Sociedad ace Martin Zubimendi was also a target for Real Madrid, but appears to be headed to Arsenal. So, it seems to boil down to Tonali or Mac Allister for Los Blancos as they seek to reinforce their midfield.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.