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Arsenal will be in the market for reinforcements over the summer (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arsenal have been urged to avoid splashing the cash on Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali when the transfer window reopens in the summer.<\/p>\n

Tonali is enjoying his third \u2013 and arguably his best \u2013 season at St James\u2019 Park as the driving force in the heart of Eddie Howe\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n

But such impressive performances have seen interest in the Italian grow, particularly from Premier League rivals.<\/p>\n

Tonali was reportedly the subject of transfer interest from Arsenal on deadline day, when the Gunners scoured the market for a last-ditch replacement for Mikel Merino after his long-term injury.<\/p>\n

No talks took place between Arsenal and Newcastle over a deadline-day move, but the north London club appear to be keen to revive their interest in Tonali this summer.<\/p>\n

However, former Gunners star Anders Limpar believes Mikel Arteta\u2019s side is already stacked with talent in midfield and is not sure whether the signing of Tonali would respresent an improvement.<\/p>\n

\u2018I am not sure if Sandro Tonali can add anything to the midfield,\u2019 Limpar told SpilXperten<\/em>. <\/p>\n

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Sandro Tonali is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018We have Zubimendi, Declan Rice and even Merino who will come back. We have Norgaard who is unbelievable as well.<\/p>\n

\u2018Should they splash the cash for a player like Tonali? He would be number five. He is a hell of a player, but I am not sure he would strengthen Arsenal. <\/p>\n

\u2018If Norgaard plays regularly and is trusted by the manager, he is going to be unbelievable for Arsenal, but he is not playing because Zubimendi and Rice are playing amazingly.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal explored a move for Tonali after Mikel Merino\u2019s injury (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u2018The midfield is not a spot where Arsenal needs a new player. They have five world class players, so Tonali wouldn\u2019t fit in. In my opinion we shouldn\u2019t buy him.\u2019<\/p>\n

Along with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have also been credited with interest in Tonali, who is under contract at St James\u2019 Park until 2029, and is believed to be valued at around \u00a3100million.<\/p>\n

And speaking recently, the Italian\u2019s agent Giuseppe Riso hinted his client may seek a move from St James\u2019 Park if Newcastle don\u2019t qualify for the Champions League.<\/p>\n

\u2018Newcastle are having a hard time letting go of Sandro, and he wants to lead the club to the Champions League,\u2019 Piso recently said.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019ll evaluate and decide what to do in the summer. These transfer discussions will take place later.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019ll see how the season ends and then we\u2019ll decide what to do. There\u2019s no preference at the moment.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s still early. What we\u2019re saying today won\u2019t apply tomorrow. Newcastle couldn\u2019t let him go now, and there\u2019s no point in moving, especially since Sandro is very attached to the club.\u2019<\/p>\n

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