Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is pushing for the transfer of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.

The Italian giants, who won Serie A a year ago, are set for a gutting of their squad this summer.

Per The Mail and other sources, the Magpies have all but secured Tonali for a mega fee.

Newcastle will pay a starting fee of £50 million, which will rise based on appearance and performance bonuses.

Tonali is someone who manager Eddie Howe wants at the very base of his midfield.

He would form a trio with Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton when everyone is fit at St. James' Park.