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Arsenal linked with shock late transfer move for Newcastle star

Arsenal are being linked with Sandro Tonali (left) (Peter Lous/PA) — Arsenal are being linked with Sandro Tonali (left) (Peter Lous/PA) (PA Wire)

Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has claimed Arsenal are in talks to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali.
The shock move comes on transfer deadline day, with the window due to slam shut this evening.
Arsenal are being linked with signing a midfielder after Mikel Merino suffered a broken foot.
However, landing Tonali could be a tall ask given he is an integral part of Newcastle’s team under Eddie Howe.
It is likely that Arsenal would have to put a substantial offer on the table for Newcastle to consider selling their star midfielder on deadline day.

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