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£100m is crazy for ‘average’ Tonali – my Newcastle United team-mates would be worth £200m

Former Magpies defender Philippe Albert feels the transfer market has over-inflated players' values…

By Stuart Jamieson · Chronicle Live

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:41 PM

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Philippe Albert claimed Tottenham's £100m offer for Sandro Tonali was crazy for an average player.
Albert argued former teammates like Alan Shearer would be worth up to £200m in today's transfer market.
The former defender expressed concern over Newcastle selling top players such as Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon.

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Former Newcastle United defender Philippe Albert believes spending £100m on Sandro Tonali is crazy, labeling the midfielder an average player. Speaking to Flashscore, Albert noted that while he has concerns about Newcastle selling key players, the club could not turn down Tottenham's massive permanent transfer offer.

Albert argued that legendary players from his era, including former Newcastle teammates like Alan Shearer and Peter Beardsley, would command modern fees between £150m and £200m. He expressed concern over Newcastle's recent transfer strategy after losing Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes to satisfy financial regulations.

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£100m is crazy for ‘average’ Tonali – my Newcastle United team-mates would be worth £200m

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