Tottenham Hotspur have offered Sandro Tonali a massive six-year deal to join the club from Newcastle United

Manchester City are ready to hijack Tottenham's move for Newcastle and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 26, despite having already agreed to sign 23-year-old England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham have had a second bid rejected for Newcastle's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the Magpies wanting about £100m for the 26-year-old.

Tottenham are confident of signing Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a fee close to £85m, but the Italy international, 26, would rather join rivals Arsenal.

Tottenham have been encouraged to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Newcastle's asking price for the 26-year-old expected to be about £100m.