Sandro Tonali under investigation for alleged betting activity

FACING SUSPENSION: Sandro Tonali could face a suspension (Richard Sellers/PA)

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali could face a lengthy playing ban after it was reported he has admitted to breaching betting rules.

Tonali, signed by Newcastle from AC Milan for £55million in July, is being investigated by the Italian Prosecutor’s Office and Italian Football Federation “in relation to illegal betting activity”.