Teamtalk<\/a>the Gunners are \u201cmore desperate\u201d to sign the Italy international than mainstream coverage has indicated, with manager Mikel Arteta a long-term admirer of the 25-year-old. Sources suggest Arsenal are actively working behind the scenes to position themselves at the front of the queue for what could be a \u00a3100 million deal.<\/p>\nArsenal\u2019s interest is not new. The club held initial talks with Tonali\u2019s representatives earlier this year as part of groundwork for a potential summer move, indicating a sustained and strategic pursuit rather than a reactive one.<\/p>\n
However, the north London side face intense competition. Manchester United are also advancing plans to sign Tonali and could look to hijack Arsenal\u2019s move, while Manchester City remain in the background as part of a wider midfield rebuild.<\/p>\n
Tonali\u2019s future at Newcastle United is increasingly uncertain. Reports suggest there may be an informal agreement allowing him to leave if the club fails to secure European football, with multiple elite clubs monitoring the situation closely.<\/p>\n
Why Manchester United may be the better move<\/strong><\/p>\nWhile ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s interest is clearly serious, a move to Manchester United could ultimately be the better option for Tonali.<\/p>\nFirstly, United\u2019s midfield structure appears more in need of a player with Tonali\u2019s profile. With expected departures and a lack of consistency in central areas, he would likely arrive as a guaranteed starter. At Arsenal, by contrast, he would face stiff competition in an already well-drilled system, making immediate impact less certain.<\/p>\n
Secondly, United\u2019s tactical setup may better suit Tonali\u2019s strengths. His ability to dictate tempo and operate as a deep-lying playmaker aligns naturally with United\u2019s need for control in midfield, whereas Arsenal\u2019s system under Arteta often demands quicker positional rotations and higher technical fluidity.<\/p>\n
There is also the question of prominence. At United, Tonali would likely be a marquee signing and central figure in a rebuild. At Arsenal, he risks becoming one of several high-level options rather than the focal point of the midfield.<\/p>\n
Finally, timing matters. United appear to be prioritising Tonali as a key target, while Arsenal are balancing multiple transfer priorities. That clarity of intent could prove decisive.<\/p>\n
In short, while ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s pursuit may be more aggressive than publicly perceived, Manchester United may offer Tonali the clearer pathway to influence, responsibility and long-term impact at the highest level.<\/p>\nMORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nLatest: Arsenal hold talks to sign \u201cunstoppable\u201d \u00a387m star<\/strong><\/p>\nMost Read:\u00a0Arsenal to sell \u00a370M star in bid to complete superstar signing of \u00a3250k-a-week winger<\/p>\n
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