Newcastle United are said to have firmed up their interest in Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.

The Magpies were previously linked to city rivals' Internazionale's Nicolo Barella.

While such a deal has yet to materialize, the Magpies are now looking at another Milan-based player in Tonali.

Per The Mail, the price tags of Barella and Leicester City's James Maddison are an issue.

Inter wanted £70 million for Barella, while Maddison is valued at only £10 million less.

Tonali, who is 23, would be a much more affordable alternative at this stage of his career.