Newcastle set to take legal action against AC Milan over Sandro Tonali transfer following Italian betting

Sandro Tonali was recently accused of illegal betting in Italy with aninvestigation set to be ongoing regarding the issue.

He is, however, set to face 10 months without football and he is ready to accept the ban issued to him.

Newcastle are now looking to file a multi-million-pound lawsuit against AC Milan for the transfer of Tonali.

According to reports from Daily Mail, AC Milan are likely to be issued a lawsuit by Newcastle following the 10-month ban issued to Tonali.

Newcastle are evaluating all of their legal options, and their attorneys will investigate whether they have a claim for reimbursement because they paid Milan £52 million for a player who has previously engaged in betting offences.

The Magpies are frustrated about the betting allegation towards Tonali and believe AC Milan knew about it but decided to sell the player without informing them.

Prosecutors and the football federation have been in discussion with the player's attorneys, and a deal is almost ready.

In addition, Tonali will engage in eight months of therapy and take part in anti-gambling campaigns as part of his ban.

Meanwhile, Newcastle has not yet responded to reports surfacing in Italy regarding a clause in the 23-year-contract that exempts them from paying him while he is on suspension.

Tonali will be available to Eddie Howe for Wednesday night's Champions League match at St. James' Park against Borussia Dortmund, though it is unlikely to arrive formally before then.