Wayne Veysey of Football Insider claims that Newcastle United and AC Milan have “made a contract” about Fikayo Tomori’s potential summer signing.
Tomori paid £25 million to join the Rossoneri from Chelsea, where he had played since he was eight years old. In his first full season, he won the Scudetto, and in 2023, he also played a significant role in helping Il Diavolo go to the Champions League semifinals.
He has made 142 appearances for Milan overall, and his current contract, which he signed two summers ago for a five-year extension, finishes in 2027.
The Canadian-born Tomori has five senior caps for England, but he has never played a significant role in Gareth Southgate’s lineup. He only made two appearances last autumn, one of which was as a left-back out of position against Australia.
So, could a return to the Premier League boost his national team prospects?
Newcastle United bolstering their back-line
There haven’t been too many signings made at this early stage of the transfer window, but Newcastle United have completed the signing of defender Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth on a free transfer.
Eddie Howe is looking to bolster his defensive options, after last season was derailed by injuries.
Sven Botman is currently sidelined due to an ACL injury suffered in March, as is club captain Jamaal Lascelles, who ruptured his ACL the following week; rotten luck.
Elsewhere, Paul Dummett has departed following the expiration of his contract, while Matt Targett is also one of those enduring a summer in the treatment.
Can Newcastle United afford to sign Tomori?
The Magpies are reportedly one of six clubs constrained by Profitability and Sustainability rules, having spent over £460 million since the PIF takeover, while brining in a mere £58 million in sales; Allan Saint-Maximin and Chris Wood the only notable departures for a decent fee.
Following Manchester United’s FA Cup triumph, Newcastle will not be in UEFA competition next season and, while the Europa Conference League is hardly the most lucrative tournament, it’s still a blow to their finances.
Reports suggest one of their two stars, Bruno Guimarães or Alexander Isak, may have to be sold before Newcastle can spend. Tomori is valued at £34m by Transfermarkt and Milan may demand a decent fee for his services this summer.
