Newcastle United's chief executive has revealed he has 'no idea' whether Sandro Tonali's agent offered him to Arsenal on deadline day.

The midfielder was the subject of reports claiming the Gunners were lining up a shock late move on Monday.

Tonali was linked with a surprise deadline day move to Arsenal from NewcastleCredit: Getty

It was even rumoured that Tonali's representatives had approached the Premier League leaders over a potential switch to north London.

Arsenal had weighed up dipping into the transfer market before the window closed after an injury to Mikel Merino.

The Spaniard is set to be out of action until May as his foot injury requires surgery.

However, a move for Tonali failed to transpire, with the player remaining on Tyneside beyond the 7pm deadline.

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Magpies CEO David Hopkinson has now responded to the transfer speculation surrounding the 25-year-old.

Having joined Jim White and Alex Crook live on talkSPORT from St. James' Park on Wednesday morning, he was asked whether Tonali's agent had offered him to Arsenal.

In response, Hopkinson explained: "I have no idea. That’s our answer.

"Eddie got it right, he doesn’t know, I don’t know. Here’s what I do...