Mikel Arteta has already received Sandro Tonali approval amid Arsenal transfer linksNewcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been in impressive form, and reports on the continent have linked the Italian with ArsenalView 2 Images Sandro Tonali's international team-mate Riccardo Calafiori has praised the Italy star (Image: Ciancaphoto Studio, Getty Images)If Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants the lowdown on Sandro Tonali, he needs to look no further than Gunners defender and Tonali's Italy team-mate Riccardo Calafiori. ‌Former Bologna star Calafiori welcomed his team-mate back to international action last season following an extended club and international suspension. ‌Tonali's appearance for Italy against France in September 2024 marked his first outing for his nation in nearly a full year. "His physicality is one of the standout attributes that he possesses," Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said of Tonali in the autumn. Arsenal are weighing up their options, but they won't be bringing back Ethan Nwaneri from his Marseille loan.

Source: Daily Mirror February 02, 2026 14:28 UTC