Newcastle will consider all their legal options. While facing the shocking news. That summer signing Sandro Tonali could be banned for at least 12 months for illegal gambling football.

The FA is waiting for confirmation of the penalty from the Italian authorities. Before checking for any violations of the rules Under the jurisdiction or not?

Reports in Italy claim that Tonali confessed that he placed bets on AC Milan while he was their player.  And that was facing a three-year ban.

However, it is an admission of guilt and a willingness to seek treatment for what his representatives call a gambling addiction. UFABET  It will help reduce the possible banning penalty. It is said that he did not bet on Milan to lose.

Newcastle must try to determine how much Milan and Tonali knew about the illegal gambling investigation. When they paid £52m for the Italy international midfielder in July. Eddie Howe said at the time that they were delighted and surprised. They had reached an agreement to sign the 23-year-old captain from the Red Devils. You can black.

Tonali may have known he was in breach of betting rules and while Newcastle have issued a statement saying they support the player and his family. It raises questions about clubs paying huge salaries to players who are set to be banned before they own the player.

The midfielder was questioned by Turin prosecutors for three hours on Tuesday. He is now back on Tyneside and the FA say he is still free to play against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Howe will have to make a decision about his physical and mental condition. At the same time, he may face ethical issues in including a player who has reportedly admitted to gambling on his team.