Newcastle United has come to terms with the fact that Sandro Tonali is potentially facing an extended ban due to his violation of gambling regulations in Italy, according to a report from Football Insider.
Consequently, the club is now poised to enter the transfer market in the upcoming January window.
Sandro Tonali, a 23-year-old who made a £55 million switch from AC Milan to Newcastle during the summer, has been a significant asset to the Magpies.
His potential absence is a considerable setback, especially as the team aims to manage both domestic commitments and their return to the Champions League.
Beppe Riso, the agent of the Italy international, holds out hope that his client won’t face excessively severe penalties.
“Sandro will pay for what he did wrong but he won’t be punished for what he didn’t do,” Riso told Dazn Italia. “I’ve already read too many sentences around this. I hope the correct sanction is given for what he represents for our football, he is an Italian asset.”