Fans completely baffled by Tottenham's latest offer for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali

Instead of making an improved offer for Sandro Tonali, Tottenham reportedly asked Newcastle United to 'reconsider' their original bid – an approach that has been ridiculed by fans.

Roberto De Zerbi is said to be a huge admirer of Tonali, who is also being monitored by a host of clubs, including Manchester City and Arsenal.

The 26-year-old, meanwhile, is keen to explore his options ahead of the new season. In fact, he is open to a move to London after three seasons with Newcastle, according to a report from the Mail.

Tottenham are pushing to make a deal happen. Following positive talks with Tonali’s camp, they made a £75 million offer for the Italian last week, although that bid was turned down by their Premier League counterparts.

Newcastle believe a figure of around £100 million would be more suitable for the midfielder.

Tonali is one of the sought-after midfielder in world football. Image credit: Getty

That being said, Tottenham have tried their luck with an unusual approach. Instead of improving on their original offer of £75 million, the club asked Newcastle to reconsider. Unsurprisingly, they were knocked back again.

Here's how fans on social media reacted to Tottenham's latest move.

One said: "Sorry, they just bid the exact same amount and hoped for a different answer?" and a second commented: "Might be one of the greatest transfer stories all summer."

A third wrote: "Spurs think they’re on Vinted," and a fourth said: "Not improving your offer but asking them to reconsider might be one of the funniest transfer moves of all time."

A fifth added: "There is a reason why people call us 'Spursy' laughing stock as always."

Sandro Tonali's preference revealed amid Spurs and Arsenal interest

Arsenal's long-standing interest in Tonali is well known. They explored a potential deal in January and, although no definitive interest has emerged from the Gunners this summer, the Italian would be keen.

Arsenal are understood to be Tonali's preference should they firm up their interest, according to the Mail.

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Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer, meanwhile, has questioned whether a move to Arsenal's North London rivals Tottenham would be the right one.

“Tottenham just avoided relegation," he said. “I get the attraction of London but going to Spurs who have finished so low over the last two years would be a surprise career move for Tonali in my eyes.

“But I’m not surprised if it’s true that he’s made an indication that he wants to leave Newcastle.

“Again, if he doesn’t want to be there, you put the price you want and if someone wants to pay it. It looks as if it’ll have to be three figures, then you say thank you very much, get the £100 million plus and you move on.

“I know Spurs have a new manager and that may be a pull for him, London, obviously. But in terms of the football club, look where they have finished the last two years," added Shearer.