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Newcastle United Reveal Sandro Tonali Response to Arsenal Interest After Private Talks

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed Sandro Tonali's commitment after talks, dismissing Arsenal interest and emphasizing the midfielder's key role in the squad.

  • On February 3, 2026 Newcastle manager Eddie Howe publicly rejected Arsenal links and said the club had no intention of losing Sandro Tonali.
  • Arsenal were reportedly scouring the market for midfield cover after Mikel Merino's injury, and those reports surfaced on Monday.
  • Yesterday, Eddie Howe held talks with Sandro Tonali to seek assurances about his mindset, and said Tonali is `absolutely fine` and focused on Manchester City.
  • Howe said Newcastle want to keep the squad together and that Sandro Tonali, Newcastle midfielder, remains under contract until 2029, describing him as integral to their plans.
  • Amid the cup tie, Howe said he does not think Monday's rumours were tactical and highlighted immediate pressure as Newcastle aims to overturn a two-goal deficit in the semi-final, with Tonali focused on Manchester City.
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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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