The 25-year-old provided the assist for Harvey Barnes’ opener, but Man City’s quality shone through, and Pep Guardiola’s side were deserved winners.
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Tonali’s fine form this season has caught the interest of several top clubs, with reports suggesting that Arsenal made a late move to sign him in January.
According to The Sun, Real Madrid are also keen on signing the Italian, and sent scouts to watch his as Newcastle lost to Man City.
It’s understood that Newcastle would demand a fee of around £100 million for Tonali, and may be forced to sell with qualification for next season’s Champions League unlikely.