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The preferred transfer destination for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has now been named, even as Manchester United circle around him ahead of the upcoming window.

Priority target

United are believed to be prioritising midfield reinforcements in the summer. Casemiro confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season and there are no plans to reverse course on that decision, despite the drastic improvement of his performances since Michael Carrick’s arrival.

Casemiro’s imminent exit combined with the uncertainty surrounding Manuel Ugarte’s future has only enhanced United’s need for additions in the middle of the park.

United are weighing up a number of options including Tonali, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).

However, a report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Tonali is United’s top target. He has consistently impressed since joining Newcastle from AC Milan in July 2023. The Magpies are on track to miss out on Champions League qualification and it seems Tonali is open to parting ways and taking the next step in his career.

Newcastle are said to be planning a massive overhaul, which could benefit United given that Tonali...