Sandro Tonali makes Newcastle exit feelings clear and responds to 'Eddie Howe fallout'Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has spoken out on claims about his relationship with Eddie Howe following Arsenal transfer speculation and his FA Cup exploitsView Image Sandro Tonali was the FA Cup hero for Newcastle on Saturday. (Image: Newcastle United via Getty Image)Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has broken his silence following the closure of the transfer window, pledging his loyalty to both the club and manager Eddie Howe. There had been claims that the midfielder had fallen out with his boss, but Tonali emphatically put that rumour to bed. ‌Whilst both the Gunners and Newcastle maintained there was no substance to the claims, it transpired that an intermediary had presented Tonali to the North London outfit. Newcastle have now secured consecutive victories on their travels as they prepare for another challenging away fixture, heading to Azerbaijan to take on Qarabag in the FA Cup.

Source: Daily Mirror February 15, 2026 22:02 UTC