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Written by Dr. Ed Harrison

8:59pm Thursday, June 22nd, 2023

Commented 964 times

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has tweeted that in the meeting this afternoon in Milan, Italy, full agreement was reached between Newcastle United (represented by Sporting Director Dan Ashworth and Head of Recruitment Steve Nixon) and AC Milan for the transfer of Sandro Tonali to Newcastle.

The fee has been agreed at around €70M with around €5M add-ons, and the structure of the deal has also been agreed to.

Tonali will get a long-term six-year contract worth €8M/year in wages.

If that’s accurate, that’s about £132K/week.

As time goes by and Newcastle’s revenues increase, we will need to pay higher wages to new players coming in and at the same time increase the wages of players already at the club like Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, who have been stars over the last 18 months.

Tonali’s agent Giuseppe Riso is on his way to Romania where Tonali is playing for the Italian U21 team tonight, and it’s expected the medical can be completed tomorrow or on Saturday at the latest

The papers are being readied for signature by all involved parties for tomorrow, when the deal will hopefully be completed successfully.

Here is the latest from Fabrizio Romano:

? Full agreement reached between AC Milan and Newcastle for Sandro Tonali after new meeting in Milano.
Deal being finalized now, documents being prepared.
Final check between clubs and then it’s here we go for Magpies to sign Tonali.
????? #NUFC pic.twitter.com/7HmkqZZJNd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2023

Told Sandro Tonali’s agent Giuseppe Riso will travel to Romania on Friday — where Tonaly is busy with Italy U21’s camp. ??????
He’s not in Romania tonight — plan is to get final details of the contracts done in the next hours then complete medical with #NUFC staff in 24/48h. pic.twitter.com/DYRlqYhBox
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2023

This is one terrific signing by Newcastle, assuming there are no hitches with the medical, and it’s being reported Tonali was Eddie Howe’s number one transfer target this summer.

It shows the sky-high ambitions of our new owners, and Tonali will have an important role to play as the defensive midfielder protecting the back four.

He can also launch attacks from the back and allow Bruno Guimaraes and others to move further up the field into more attacking positions.

This all sounds ~~good~~ great to us.

Did I say this is one terrific signing?

🙂

What do you think?

964 comments so far

Swablr
Feb 9, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Comment #801
Dubravka
Trippier Schar Botman Livramento
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Murphy Wilson Barnes
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A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 9, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Comment #802
Dubravka,
Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn
Miley, Bruno, Longstaff
Murphy, Wilson, Almiron
I did think Tino would be given the nod but that’s not Eddie’s way. I think Burn will start but with Longstaff and Miggy in front of him. Longstaff and Miggy know each other’s game so hopefully a better combination to start. Tino and Barnes to come off the bench.
0
Mickey G
Feb 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Comment #803
Dubs
Tripps. Schar. Botman BDB
Miley. Bruno. Sean
Murphy. Wilson. Migs
0
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Comment #804
My Eddie Bingo team v Forest.
Dubkravka
Trippier Schar Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Murphy Wilson Barnes.
1
simon376
Feb 10, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Comment #805
Bingo
Dubs
Trips schar botman tino
Bruno longstaff miley
Alliron Wilson barnes
0
Toon Irish
Feb 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Comment #806
Dubs
Trips schar botman burn
Bruno longstaff miley
Miggy Wilson Murphy
0
snowdone
Feb 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Comment #807
My team for Forest:
Dubravka
Trippier Schär Botman Burn Tino
Bruno Longstaff Almiron
Murphy Wilson
But not necessarily in that order!
Thanks GM
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Legolas
Feb 10, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Comment #808
Bingo vs Forest
Dubravka
Trippier schar botman burn
Bruno longstaff Miley
Alliron Wilson Murphy
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 10, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Comment #809
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 10, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Comment #233
Aint got the link.
So My Eddie Bingo team v Forest.
Dubkravka
Trippier Schar Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Murphy Wilson Barnes.
Bingo is now closed.
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AnyToon in Indiana
Feb 10, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Comment #810
Dubs
Trips schar botman burn
Bruno longstaff miley
Miggy Wilson Murphy
Did the door close again…..oh well 😉
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A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Comment #811
No winners again so as you were. AnyToon your timezone’s killing you. 🙂
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A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 14, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Comment #812
Saturday we welcome Bournemouth to St James for a 3pm kick off. Eddie’s Bingo is now open. The presser should be on Friday morning and hopefully some bodies back to ease the strain. Entries close at 1pm GMT. AnyToon in Indiana take note! 🙂
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Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 16, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Comment #813
Eddie Bingo v Bournemouth 17/2/24
Dubkravka
Krafth Shar Botman Trippier
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Murphy Gordon Barnes
0
AnyToon in Indiana
Feb 16, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Comment #814
Dubkravka
Trippier Shar Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Tino
Miggy Gordon Barnes
0
AnyToon in Indiana
Feb 16, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Comment #815
Not going to miss the doors closing on the bingo hall this week….bingo card may well be a miss again though 🙂
0
simon376
Feb 16, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Comment #816
Bingo
Dubs
Trips schar botman burn
Lingstaff bruno miley
Miggy Gordon barnes
0
snowdone
Feb 17, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Comment #817
Good morning GM! My team for Bournemouth:
Dubravka
Trippier Schär Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Almiron Gordon Barnes.
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Mickey G
Feb 17, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Comment #818
v Bournemouth
Dubs
Tripps. Schar. Botman. BDB
Sean. Bruno. Miley
Migs. AG. Barnes
Thanks
0
Legolas
Feb 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Comment #819
Bingo vs Bournemouth
Dubravka
Trippier Schar Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Almiron Gordon Barnes.
Thanks.
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 17, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Comment #820
Good morning Snowdone, so either plenty of winners or losers!
Dubravka,
Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn
Longstaff, Bruno, Miley
Almiron, Gordon, Barnes
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 17, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Comment #821
Eddie’s Bingo is now closed. 🙂
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A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 17, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Comment #822
Updated table, any errors please let me know.
Mickey G………….……..12
Scott……….….……….….12
Dubai Micky…………….10
EGB………..….…….……..10
Legolas………….…….….10
Magicmac54…..……….10
Martoon……………..…..10
Snowdone…………….…10
Wor B………….…….…….10
A Geordie Mongrel…..8
Check the Toastie..…..8
Cleveleysbob……………8
Sparky…………….…..……8
Swabler………….…………8
Playmaker…………………7
Raj of Hailsley…..………7
Llanarthgeordie…….…6
Ronway……….….………..6
Sir Pugalot……….………6
The Taco Taker….…..…6
Investinyouthtoon….…5
AnyToon in Indiana……4
Simon376……….…..…….4
EvsToon………..…..…..…3
Flurzinho………………… 3
Jasper………………………3
Tooneire …………………..3
Transfer Sage……………3
Zhongguo Geordie.……3
Ace50……………………….2
Benbulbenmag..……..…2
Dazzler………..…..………..2
Pottsclock……………..….2
Vask……………….………….2
Wimbletoon….…….…..…2
Ashingtoon62….…………1
Bills Son Is Back….……..1
HexhamLad……….………1
Thaitoon…………………….1
Toon Irish………..….………1
30yd pile driver..….…..…0
Adamn_92…….…….……..0
JAMSHA……….……………0
JohnJ……………..…………..0
JP from the Rock…….….0
Jp Mayor…………..………..0
Lochinvar………….…………0
Scythe……………………..….0
Small World………..……….0
Swanny………….….…………0
TheChileanToon………..…0
ToonArmyofFrogs….….…0
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A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 21, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Comment #823
Eddie’s Bingo v Arsenal is now open. This away game is live on TNT so no surprise it’s the late kickoff on Saturday. 24th of February at 8 pm. Eddie’s presser should be early Friday morning and entries will close at 6 pm GMT.
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snowdone
Feb 23, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Comment #824
My team for Arsenal:
Dubravka
Trippier Schär Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Almiron Isak Gordon
Not the team I would pick, but this is Eddie’s bingo!
0
Swablr
Feb 23, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Comment #825
Here goes…
Dubs
Trippier Schar Botman BDB
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Almiron Isak Gordon
0
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 23, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Comment #826
Eddie Bingo v Arsenal 24/2/24
Dubravka
Trippier Schär Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Tino
Almiron Isak Gordon
0
Legolas
Feb 24, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Comment #827
Bingo vs Arsenal
Dubravka
Trippier Schar Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Almiron Isak Gordon
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 24, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Comment #828
Dubravka
Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Livramento
Bruno, Miley
Almiron, Gordon, Barnes
Trippier and Tino as wingbacks is a bit more defensive but still plenty of pace in attack. Isak and Willock will be eased in and Longstaff has been MIA lately. Still plenty of time to change my mind though. 🙂
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 24, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Comment #829
That could also work as a 5-3-2 with either Miggy or Barnes playing a little deeper.
0
Mickey G
Feb 24, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Comment #830
Dubs
Tripps. Schar. Botman BDB Tino
Miley. Bruno. Sean
Isak. AG
For Arsenal
0
AnyToon in Indiana
Feb 24, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Comment #831
Dubravka
Trippier Schar Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Miley
Almiron Isak Gordon
I think Miggy and Gordon get the nod tonight with Murphy and Barnes on Tues….but my Bingo cards are always production rejects.
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 24, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Comment #832
Eddie’s Bingo v Arsenal is now closed.
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 29, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Comment #833
Eddie’s Bingo v Wolves is now open. This home game is a 3pm kick off so entries will close @ 1pm GMT.
0
Dubai Micky
Mar 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Comment #834
Dubs
Burn, Botman, Schar, Trippier
Willock Bruno Longstaff
Gordon Isak Miggy
Wolves game
0
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 1, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Comment #835
Eddies PL Bingo v Wolves 2/3/24
Dubkravka
Trippier Schar Botman Burn
Longstaffe Bruno Willock
Murphy Isak Gordon
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 1, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Comment #836
Dubkravka
Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn
Longstaff, Bruno, Willock
Almiron, Isak, Gordon
0
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 1, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Comment #837
*Dubravka*
0
Mickey G
Mar 2, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Comment #838
Dubs
Tripps. Schar. Botman. BDB
Miley. Bruno. Wilock
Miggy. Isak. AG
v. Wolves
0
Legolas
Mar 2, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Comment #839
Bingo v Wolves
Dubravka
Trippier Schar Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Willock
Almiron Isak Gordon
0
snowdone
Mar 2, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Comment #840
Team for Wolves game:
Dubravka
Trippier Schär Botman Burn
Longstaff Bruno Willock
Almiron Isak Gordon
Thank you, GM!
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8th February, 2024

An update on my health situation - we have terminated the PluVicto treatment halfway through, because of the severity of the side effects - diarrhea, vomiting, and acid reflux.

And there was no evidence the treatment was having any positive effect in stopping the prostate cancer from spreading in the bones.

There are no treatments left for me to go on.

I will go into home hospice care now and will have a hospice nurse visit me at home regularly to ensure I am as comfortable as possible and we will treat the side effects of the treatments I have had.

It's down the final stretch now, and I have run out of treatments, and nature will now take its course.

I hope Newcastle can get many wins this season from now on, and I am at peace with all of this.

Thanks for all your help through the years - it's very much appreciated

Ed Harrison