Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso has reportedly told the club he won’t sign a contract extension no matter what, with Newcastle United and Tottenham interested in the midfielder.
According to Sport Bild via Goal, the France international has decided to leave the UEFA Champions League club in the summer with Tolisso’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, with the midfielder eager to move to a team where he will be a regular starter.
As per the report, Bayern were thinking about handing the former Olympique Lyonnais star a new contract based on his impressive performances in recent weeks. However, Tolisso will shut down any approach from the Bavarian giants.
Tolisso is just one of many big-name players who will be available for free this summer, with Newcastle and Tottenham reportedly eager to sign the Bundesliga dynamo when he leaves Bayern.
According to Jeunes Footeaux, Tottenham are fans of the midfielder, with the same report stating that Newcastle are also keen on the 27-year-old, who could be an excellent addition to either side.
A FIFA World Cup winner with France and a dynamic midfielder who can flourish in multiple roles, Tolisso is built for the Premier League and could be a star in the English top-flight, and Newcastle and Tottenham will likely do battle for the Bayern star in the summer.
Tolisso leaving Bayern is huge for Newcastle and Tottenham
With a quality midfielder now on the market, Newcastle and Tottenham could find themselves in a tug-of-war for Tolisso this summer, with the Bayern midfielder no doubt a player both sides will want to sign.
Energetic and versatile, the Frenchman can slot into any midfield and bring some added quality for both Newcastle and Tottenham, who according to reports, and the favourites for Tolisso as we head into the summer window.
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