We've looked at how Sandro Tonali will fit in at Newcastle now their deal for him has been confirmed.

With the help of JJ Bull from Tifo, we have also looked at whether they are getting value for money.

Now it's time to find out how the deal for the AC Milan midfielder was done.

You can read the in-depth backgrounder from George Caulkin, David Ornstein and James Horncastle below... but here is a snippet

"Inside Newcastle United, there is recognition that the deal to buy Sandro Tonali from AC Milan is a big one.

"For the first time since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) controversially became majority owners, they have gone to a truly elite club in the face of elite competition and signed a truly elite player — Eddie Howe’s leading midfield target this summer — sending out a message that is becoming familiar at St James’ Park these days: they mean business."