Ghana Minute.
Sunday, 13 September 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Sunday, 13 September 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Person

Sandro Tonali

Sandro Tonali — midfielder who joined Tottenham from Newcastle for a club-record £100m in summer 2026.

2026-04-252026-09-13

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took “10 minutes” to decide to join Tottenham from Newcastle after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi at his home.

    Tonali ‘took 10 minutes’ to decide to join Spurs
  3. Joy Online

    Newcastle, meanwhile, now face losing another key player, with Sandro Tonali having joined Tottenham and Anthony Gordon moving to Barcelona.

    Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join Arsenal
  4. Joy Online

    Howe has lost two key players this summer – Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Arsenal are chasing captain Bruno Guimaraes.

    Manager Howe to leave Newcastle with immediate effect
  5. Joy Online

    That’s really enjoyable.” Earlier this month Spurs broke their transfer record twice in two days, first signing midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85m before bringing in Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for £100m.

    Record Spurs spend shows new ambition – Van de Ven
  6. Joy Online

    We absolutely love him and, of course, everyone will want him to stay.” Steur catches the eye as midfield rebuilt Newcastle‘s midfield has been weakened by the departure of Sandro Tonali, who joined Tottenham this month in a deal worth up to £100m.

    Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest
  7. Joy Online

    Sandro Tonali, who joined Tottenham in a £100m deal from Newcastle United, missed out with “one small problem”, while defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi also didn’t figure.

    Richarlison scores as Spurs beat Auckland at Eden Park
  8. Joy Online

    Spurs have since signed midfielders Sandro Tonali – in a £100m deal from Newcastle United – and Mateus Fernandes for £85m from West Ham.

    Unhappy Tottenham players should leave – De Zerbi
  9. Joy Online

    Spurs have since signed midfielders Sandro Tonali – in a £100m deal from Newcastle United – and Mateus Fernandes for £85m from West Ham.

    Unhappy Tottenham players should leave – De Zerbi
  10. Daily Guide

    Bamba becomes Newcastle’s latest midfield addition following the departure of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month.

    Newcastle Agree £34m Deal For Monaco Midfielder Aladji Bamba
  11. Joy Online

    Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month and have been in the market for a second young midfielder after signing 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.

    Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco’s Bamba

Monday 7 September

  1. Transfer market expectations often outpace player performance early

    Big-money summer transfers create immediate betting market expectations that football rarely delivers in the opening weeks of the season, creating potential opportunities for those who can distinguish genuine improvement from excitement surrounding new arrivals.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 28 August

  1. Tottenham signs Manchester City's Marmoush on loan

    Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The 27-year-old Egypt international joins former City team-mate Savio at Spurs.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Tottenham signs Manchester City winger Savinho for £75 million

    Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for a reported initial fee of £75 million, with potential add-ons of up to £10 million. The 22-year-old, who failed to establish himself as a regular at City, joins Spurs as part of their £300 million-plus summer spending spree under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Brazilian winger Savio joins Tottenham from Manchester City for £75m

    Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho has joined Tottenham Hotspur for an initial fee of £75m, reverting to his full name Savio Moreira de Oliveira. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi's side, which could pay up to a further £10m in add-ons.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Newcastle manager Jaissle sees opportunity despite player exodus

    Newcastle United's new manager Matthias Jaissle, recruited from Al-Ahli after Eddie Howe's departure, has stated he views the departures of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and captain Bruno Guimaraes as a challenge and opportunity rather than a setback ahead of the Premier League season. Jaissle, who won two Austrian Bundesliga titles with Red Bull Salzburg and back-to-back AFC Champions League crowns with Al-Ahli, said the club will either sign replacements or develop existing players to fill the vacant positions.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Arsenal offers Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United as left-back option

    Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been offered to Manchester United as a potential signing, with Arsenal seeking to recoup funds from their £75m purchase of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have also been made aware of his availability, and Lewis-Skelly's prospective price is thought to be around £45m.

    12 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 7 August

  1. Newcastle manager Jaissle says Guimaraes exit decision pre-made

    Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge; the midfielder is set to complete a £75m move after the club's leadership made the decision beforehand.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Eddie Howe departs Newcastle after 12th-place Premier League finish

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is leaving the club with immediate effect following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League with 17 defeats. Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle is expected to succeed him.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Tonali took 10 minutes to decide joining Spurs move

    Sandro Tonali, Tottenham's club-record £100m signing, said he needed only 10 minutes to decide to join from Newcastle after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi at his home. Their shared connection to Brescia, including De Zerbi's long-held interest in signing Tonali, facilitated the transfer.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Eddie Howe resigns from Newcastle after poor season, uninspiring transfers

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has departed following a poor Premier League season where the club finished 12th and an uninspiring transfer window. Newcastle sold key players including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali while missing out on targets Johan Manzambi and Victor Munoz, with the departures attributed partly to the need to sell players to generate income.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 July

  1. Tonali joins Spurs for record £100m after 10-minute decision

    Tottenham's club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took 10 minutes to decide to join from Newcastle after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi at his home. A shared passion for boyhood club Brescia helped pave the way for the transfer, with De Zerbi having sought Tonali years earlier during his Sassuolo spell.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join Arsenal this summer

    Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Premier League champions Arsenal, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport that a move is increasingly likely. Arsenal, who made an initial £70m bid, are aiming to agree a deal worth around £80m in the coming days.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe to leave club immediately

    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after becoming frustrated with the club's transfer business this summer, which saw key players including Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and potentially Bruno Guimaraes departing. Howe's final match was a 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City, ending his tenure which began in November 2021 and saw him win the 2025 Carabao Cup and achieve Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Tottenham's record £237m summer spend signals new ambition

    Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Eddie Howe uncertain about Bruno Guimaraes future amid Arsenal bid

    Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive conversations with captain Bruno Guimaraes but cannot guarantee his future at the club, after BBC Sport reported that Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for the Brazil midfielder.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Richarlison scores in Spurs' pre-season win over Auckland

    Tottenham defeated A-League champions Auckland FC in a pre-season match in New Zealand, with Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scoring. Manager Roberto de Zerbi fielded a young side to manage risk after the long trip, with new signing Mateus Fernandes the only major summer arrival to feature.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. De Zerbi says unhappy Tottenham players should leave club

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid speculation over midfielder Lucas Bergvall's future after Nottingham Forest bid £38m for him. De Zerbi, who took over in late March and helped save Spurs from Premier League relegation, emphasised that he wants players who are proud and motivated to stay at the club.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 July

  1. De Zerbi says unhappy Tottenham players should leave

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Newcastle agrees £34m deal for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba

    Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba in a deal worth up to £34 million, with the 20-year-old French midfielder expected to complete his move after a medical. The move reflects Newcastle's focus on recruiting emerging talent, with Bamba becoming the club's fourth signing of the summer.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Newcastle signs Monaco midfielder Bamba for £34m deal

    Newcastle United have agreed to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for up to £34m on a long-term contract. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who has made 12 competitive starts for Monaco, is due to undergo a medical on Thursday as part of Newcastle's shift toward signing younger continental players.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Bournemouth reject Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott

    Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Bruno Guimaraes requests Newcastle exit as Arsenal pursues midfielder

    Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the Brazil international midfielder. Arsenal are poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who arrived at Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, as they look to bolster their midfield.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Tottenham signs Sandro Tonali in £100m club-record deal

    Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record £100 million (£92.5 million initial plus £7.5 million in add-ons). The 26-year-old said he was convinced to join after a conversation with head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Tottenham signs Tonali from Newcastle for club record fee

    Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a deal worth up to £100 million, with an initial fee of £92.5 million, setting a club transfer record. The move marks the second-largest fee ever received by Newcastle for a player in the club's history.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 6 July

  1. Tottenham signs Newcastle midfielder Tonali for £100m

    Tottenham completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee of £92.5m initially plus £7.5m in add-ons, after the 26-year-old Italian spent three seasons with the Magpies.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Tottenham sign Fernandes from West Ham for £85m record fee

    Tottenham have completed the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record £85m guaranteed fee. Fernandes, who has played once for Portugal, spent the past two seasons in the Premier League with Southampton and West Ham, and is Spurs' fifth summer signing.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. Bournemouth reject Arsenal's bid for midfielder Alex Scott

    Bournemouth have turned down an enquiry from Arsenal for 22-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, saying he is not for sale this summer and intends to extend his contract. Scott is also a target for Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Nottingham Forest rejects Manchester City's £120m Anderson bid

    Manchester City's second offer of £120m (£106m initial plus add-ons) for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has been rejected. The 23-year-old England international prefers a move to City over Manchester United, and the two clubs continue negotiations despite Anderson's World Cup preparations.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest

    Manchester City have made an opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, which Forest have rejected. Anderson is reported to be leaning towards a move to City over Manchester United, and a potential transfer fee could be a record for a British player.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 April

  1. Arsenal beat Newcastle to return to league top

    Eberechi Eze's first-half goal secured a 1–0 win for Arsenal over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium, moving the Gunners three points clear at the top of the Premier League, though they have played a game more than Manchester City. The victory came after Arsenal had dropped to second place following Manchester City's midweek win against Burnley.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sandro Tonali — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute