Newcastle have confirmed that Sandro Tonali is being investigated by the Italian Prosecutor's Office and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) amid allegations of illegal gambling.
Newcastle's summer signing is one of three players that have been named in the investigation that is being undertaken by prosecutors, alongside Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo and Nicolo Fagioli of Juventus - who has since been banned for seven months.
The Toon’s £52million summer signing could face a year-long ban after reportedly admitting to betting on matches involving his former club AC Milan.
In a statement Newcastle said: 'Newcastle United can confirm that Sandro Tonali is subject to investigation by the Italian Prosecutor's Office and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in relation to illegal betting activity.