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Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge

Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge
BBC Sport Wednesday 24 June 2026, 08:48 UTC 1 min read
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The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle face.

The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle face.
Spurs (ORG) Newcastle (LOCATION) Sandro Tonali (PERSON) Tottenham (PERSON)
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