Tottenham are “ready to move in” for Tonali after agreeing a £50m exit from Spurs
Tottenham's pursuit of Sandro Tonali looks to be gaining momentum as the club continue to rebuild their football base.
Spurs have been in talks to sign the Newcastle midfielder throughout the summer, eyeing the Italian as one of their key targets after completing a £85 million deal for Mateus Fernandes.
A number of outlets have also reported that Tottenham have now returned with an improved offer worth £90 million as they try to convince Newcastle to agree to the sale.
While negotiations are still ongoing, the North London club have now moved to strengthen their financial position ahead of any potential breakthrough.
Tottenham have agreed a £50m deal with Brighton for the release of Luka Vuskovic
According to Fabrizio Romano this afternoon, Tottenham have now reached an agreement with Brighton regarding the sale of top defender Luka Vušković.
Romano reports that Brighton will pay an initial £46 million, with a sell-on clause that could take the total package over the £50 million mark.
The deal also includes personal terms that have been agreed, paving the way for the young Croatian to continue his development on the south coast.
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Honesty |
Fabrizio Romano is widely regarded as one of the most reliable transfer reporters in football, especially for deals in the advanced stages. His reviews often point to agreements that have been successfully completed, with only formalities remaining. When he uses strong confirmation language, he usually indicates an imminent outcome, preventing unexpected last-minute problems. |
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Finance |
The sale of Vušković for around £50m gives Tottenham a lot of financial room under Premier League rules, especially through amortisation. That money helps reduce the cost of pursuing Sandro Tonali, who would cost around £100m in transfer money, with wages, agent fees and bonuses pushing the six-year package closer to £200m in total. |
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Understanding |
Vušković's move to Brighton is a huge coup for them, confirming one of Europe's best young defenders with incredible possession and aerial competition. For Spurs, the £50m fee is a solid PSR/SCR win, turning a dynamic player into a valuable, quick transfer tool to fund elite targets like Tonali. |
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Impact |
Vušković would provide Brighton with a classy, central defender with solid possession, aerial dominance and composure under pressure. His profile fits Brighton's model of developing young talent, and at his age, he represents both immediate depth and significant long-term resale value. At Spurs, Roberto De Zerbi is one step closer to securing Tonali's dream deal. |
Romano added that the significant cash generated by Vuskovic's “massive” exit leaves Tottenham ready to go “all in” on Tonali as they look to complete another marquee signing.
Vušković leaves Tottenham with a huge reputation despite not fully establishing himself in the first team.
Luka Vuskovic's offer opens the door to Tottenham's Tonali deal
The centre-back came through Hajduk Split's academy before completing a move to Spurs as one of the most sought after defenders in Europe.
During his loan spell, he continued to impress with his composure in management, emotional dominance and maturity beyond his years.
His technical ability and confidence at the back has made him one of Croatia's brightest defensive prospects.
Brighton have built a strong reputation for developing young players before turning them into famous Premier League players, making the move attractive to all clubs.
For Tottenham, the transfer represents another example of the club balancing long-term planning with immediate ambition.
Selling a promising young player for a fee in excess of £50 million provides significant financial flexibility while helping to pay for Tonali's move.
It also reflects De Zerbi's desire to strengthen the club's current squad rather than relying solely on future strength.
From Tottenham's point of view, parting ways with Vušković is not a risk given his high ceiling as a defender, with Vuskovic playing his way into the Bundesliga side of the season on loan at Hamburg last year.
However, if his departure helps open up a significant deal for De Zerbi, and Vuskovic is said to have wanted to leave Brighton in search of guaranteed playing time.
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