Newcastle have dismissed suggestions Arsenal have inquired about midfielder Sandro Tonali.
Reports this morning claimed the Gunners had asked about the Italy international as they look to find a replacement for Mikel Merino, who is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a foot injury.
Tonali would fit the bill after excelling for Newcastle since joining from AC Milan in 2023 but the Tynesiders have denied any contact with Arsenal.
A deal of that magnitude would be very difficult to compete ahead of the deadline that closes at 7pm this evening.
And with Newcastle’s midfield currently struggling with the injury-enforced absences of Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, there would be little appetite for the club to consider losing Tonali.
Tonali has a contract at St James’ Park until 2029, a deal that was negotiated during a 10-month suspension for illegal betting activity.
There could be one outgoing from Newcastle today, though, with Jamaal Lascelles set to end his 12-year association with the club and join Leicester.