However, a new development in Italy has hit the headlines – with new allegations over gambling being probed in the Newcastle midfielder’s homeland.
As per widespread reports, the new investigation involves poker games and betting on non-football sporting events on banned gambling platforms.
Tonali served a 10-month ban between 2023 and 2024 for betting on football while playing for AC Milan.
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – has revealed the latest on a potential new sanction for the Italy international.
No panic’ at Newcastle over Tonali investigation, says Wyness
The midfielder has made 39 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring five goals and notching three assists.
Wyness revealed he has been told that Tonali is not facing a sporting sanction this time round.
My understanding of this is that these are all the same sort of things as what he was previously charged for.
“This relates to the platform he used to make the bets, the previous case is about the bets themselves.
“I’m told there will be no sporting sanctions, there could be a fine.
“There’s no panic at Newcastle, they don’t believe anything will come out of this.
They’ll put it to bed quickly, and I think Tonali will be okay. He’s been very happy with the support he’s received from the club and he’s loved by the fanbase.”
Newcastle are readying a “concrete” move to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
The Magpies are in the market for a new number one shot-stopper despite Nick Pope’s impressive return from an extended injury absence.
Newcastle regard the England goalkeeper as a “huge” talent capable of being the long-term number one at St James’ Park, sources say
