However, Brescia had a sell-on clause from their original sale of Sandro Tonali (to AC Milan), which meant they received €4.3m (approx £3.6m) of what Newcastle paid, meaning AC Milan received around €54.6m (approx £45.4m).

Eddie Howe 'loves' the fact Newcastle United supporters are showing their support for Sandro Tonali - but the boss wants any frustration at the Italian being subbed off to be voiced after the game, rather than during.

Newcastle United are on a poor run of form as Eddie Howe searches for the best formula in midfield which has led to booing when he substitutes crowd favourite Sandro Tonali.

Several Newcastle fans complain on social media that coach Eddie Howe often replaces Italy international Sandro Tonali around minute 60.The Magpies suffered a 2-1 away loss at Chelsea on Sunday,

Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes has taken Sandro Tonali under his wing as he attempts to nurse him back into the team after his 10-month ban from football.

Eddie Howe says that taking Sandro Tonali off is for the benefit of the team as he was jeered for replacing ex-AC Milan star with Sean Longstaff

Sandro Tonali moving to Newcastle United sent shockwaves through Italian football. Pretty much unheard of for one of their homegrown very best rising young stars to leave Serie A at such a young age.

While Miguel Almiron and Harvey Barnes also made their way off the pitch, it was the withdrawal of the Italy international that caused frustration in the away section of Stamford Bridge. Speaking in the aftermath of the game in West London, Howe stood by his decision to bring Tonali off at the start of the final quarter.

Fans have let their feelings be known during the last two matches when Howe has withdrawn Sandro Tonali not long after the hour mark.

A back injury ruled him out of the rest of that season, before he picked up a foot injury during pre-season. Miley has been named in their last two matchday squads, for their Premier League defeats against Brighton and Chelsea,