Liverpool enjoy shopping on Tyneside and we’ve now got a new transfer priority in mind.

Before signing Alexander Isak last summer, Liverpool were great admirers of Anthony Gordon as a potential Red in waiting, offering him the chance to return to Merseyside, just on the Red half instead. The former Everton winger has gone from strength to strength over the last few years since he joined the Magpies, and Liverpool’s left-wing spot is now slightly more accessible since Luis Diaz has left.

Outside of Anthony Gordon, midfielder Bruno Guimaraes was also looked at fondly. However, the time he’s spent at Newcastle so far suggests that he’s not going anywhere. He has embedded himself in the area, and his family have become so affiliated with Newcastle that prying him away is quite a task.

However, there is one other midfielder who is said to be slightly more open to leaving the club. He ticks all of Liverpool’s boxes and, as such, should be the main transfer priority from now on.

### Tonali to Liverpool makes sense

Not only is Sandro Tonali a more defensive player than Liverpool currently have in their ranks, but he’s also flexible in his midfield role, capable of playing as a No. 8, floating up and down the pitch. He consistently puts in the hard yards, winning duels and delivering crunching tackles when required.

Back in 2023, Tonali revealed to reporters that his game is inspired by ex-Red Thiago Alcantara. Stylistically, you’ll struggle to find a potential transfer target more suited to Arne Slot’s squad. And importantly, he is available — if the project and contract offer are right.

It was reported earlier this week that Tonali is viewing his future on a “year-by-year” basis, which means that his contract, valid until 2029, may well be futile.

Looking at Liverpool’s current setup, it’s clear that something’s missing in midfield. Having a player like Tonali in the double pivot next to Ryan Gravenberch would make a huge difference in solidifying the midfield.

At only 25 years old, Tonali fits the age profile that FSG is trying to build towards in their transfer strategy. It also looks as though Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones could be on the way out soon, as Dominik Szoboszlai and Gravenberch are being approached for new contracts, while Jones’ deal runs out before theirs and Mac Allister is yet to be approached for talks. We could see the engine room get a freshen-up, and Tonali would directly address Liverpool’s needs.

Of course, there is no guarantee that Tonali will leave Newcastle, and Liverpool would need to work really hard to convince him. But if Newcastle miss out on Champions League football, then Richard Hughes’ pitch could well be the winning argument for him.

The Reds haven’t been linked with Tonali by any news outlets, so this is merely a stab-in-the-dark recommendation — but he’s exactly the type of signing the club desperately needs.

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