Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali faces 10-month ban

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck battle for the ball. Photo credit: Will Matthews/PA Wire.

Sandro Tonali and Newcastle are braced for the Italy midfielder to receive a 10-month ban, with a further eight months suspended, for breaches of Italian betting regulations.

This would mean Tonali will be unavailable for selection for Eddie Howe’s team until late August next year and will miss the European Championship in Germany next summer should Italy qualify.