Sandro Tonali wants to leave the Premier League with Newcastle under pressure to sell

Sandro Tonali's stay at Newcastle could increase due to the lack of minutes after his return from suspension.

Tonali missed much of his first season at St. James' Park after receiving a ten-month ban for breaching betting regulations.

His attack predates his time on Tyneside and Newcastle bosses spent the majority of their summer budget to bring him in from the San Siro.

He has lacked consistent playing time since returning from suspension, sparking rumors about his future at the club.

Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that his problems at Newcastle mean he wants to leave his “beloved” AC Milan.'

He has made 13 appearances in the Premier League this season, coming off the bench seven times, totaling just 650 minutes.

Earlier this year, the former Milan player spoke about his difficult debut season in England.

He said: “Last year was a very hard journey, but very productive. I will always carry with me the memory of the year I spent off the court because it is fair not to forget it.

“I think that when a player trains all week without his ultimate goal, which is the game, he finds a feeling of emptiness within himself.

“It wasn't easy being away from home for the first year without playing an official match, but just trying to stay in shape. That was the challenge I had to take as seriously as possible.”

The 24-year-old has recently been used as a defensive midfielder, a move that has produced some stronger performances for him.

Tonali's rumored appetite to move away from the Premier League has “caught the attention” of AC Milan. Inter Milan and Juventusadds the report.

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However, his salary could prove problematic for some, £9m per season, a figure that is off the radar for some Italian clubs.

Tonali returned to the San Siro last month for Italy's 3-1 loss to France and was welcomed by the home fans.

This warm reception could be the invitation he was looking for, and now rumors suggest he could make a permanent move as Newcastle look for ways to free up financial leeway.

talkSPORT understands that Newcastle are under pressure to sell players to avoid violating Premier League spending rules.

Newcastle are set for a January bid city ​​of manchester for star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

Although City do not usually spend much in the winter window, they are expected to support the manager. pep guardiola after he committed his future to the Etihad Stadium last month.

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Replace the injured Rodri Guardiola sees him as key to getting the champions' faltering season back on track and Guimaraes is high on his list of summer targets.

talkSPORT has been told that Newcastle remain under pressure to sell players to avoid breaching the Premier League's spending rules, with Guimaraes and Alexander Isak being their two most lucrative assets.

Some fans may welcome seeing Tonali's back, but selling much-loved Guimaraes and Isak will not sit well with the Newcastle faithful.

Newcastle's next game will be against Leicester on Saturday at St James' Park.

The Toon currently sit 12th in the Premier League table with 20 points after 15 games played.