Eddie Howe insists Sandro Tonali has a future at Newcastle as the Italian midfielder awaits the outcome of an investigation into alleged breaches of betting rules. The 23-year-old, a £55 million ($67 million) signing from AC Milan in July, is at the centre of a probe in Italy and could face a lengthy ban.

Newcastle earlier this week issued a statement confirming Tonali was subject to investigation by the Italian prosecutor's office and Italian Football Federation in relation to "illegal betting activity".

"Sandro is fully engaging with the investigation and will continue to cooperate with all relevant authorities," it said.

Howe was asked on Friday whether the midfielder had and wanted a future at St James' Park. "That's not even been discussed because that's a 'yes' on both sides," he said.

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"We will support him and back him and we see him being part of our team for many years, and I know that's the same back from his side to us. There are some things I feel you don't have to say. We are committed to him long-term."

Tonali left the Italy camp last week after reports of the investigation emerged but Howe said he was available to face Crystal Palace on Saturday. "He's had a very difficult couple of weeks," he said. "He's been dealing with a lot and from what I can see he's handling himself and his emotions strongly."

"Underneath that I'm sure there is lots going on. I'll have to make a call but I have to bring it back to football and try to make the best decision for the team." Howe said it was vital to support his player.

"It's very easy to forget how young he is," said the Newcastle boss. "He's had changes in his life -- coming from Italy to England. That is hard enough to deal with and now he has this situation."

"As a football club, straight away we will throw our arms around him, protect him, try to give him the love and support he needs to find solutions to problems he's had." 
 
Howe added: "Footballers are human beings. To look at them any other way is wrong. They have, as we all have, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, things that happen can be difficult.&nbsp;The main thing is to try and identify it as we always do and try to help them get to the best level on football pitch."

Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo was also sent home from Italy's training camp after he was notified he was under investigation for alleged gambling offences. Villa issued a statement on Friday confirming the 24-year-old midfielder was assisting Italian authorities and had met with senior officials at the club.

The statement added: "Zaniolo is training as normal with the first-team squad and available for selection ahead of this weekend's match with West Ham United." 
 
On Tuesday, Juventus and Italy midfielder Nicolo Fagioli was handed a seven-month ban for breaching betting rules.

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Eddie Howe insists Sandro Tonali has a future at Newcastle as the Italian midfielder awaits the outcome of an investigation into alleged breaches of betting rules.

Eddie Howe insists Sandro Tonali has a future at Newcastle as the Italian midfielder awaits the outcome of an investigation into alleged breaches of betting rules. The 23-year-old, a £55 million ($67 million) signing from AC Milan in July, is at the centre of a probe in Italy and could face a lengthy ban. Newcastle earlier this week issued a statement confirming Tonali was subject to investigation by the Italian prosecutor's office and Italian Football Federation in relation to "illegal betting activity". "Sandro is fully engaging with the investigation and will continue to cooperate with all relevant authorities," it said. Howe was asked on Friday whether the midfielder had and wanted a future at St James' Park. "That's not even been discussed because that's a 'yes' on both sides," he said. Also Read: Golf: Min Woo Lee leads at Australian Open, sets eyes on successive DP World Tour titles "We will support him and back him and we see him being part of our team for many years, and I know that's the same back from his side to us. There are some things I feel you don't have to say. We are committed to him long-term." Tonali left the Italy camp last week after reports of the investigation emerged but Howe said he was available to face Crystal Palace on Saturday. "He's had a very difficult couple of weeks," he said. "He's been dealing with a lot and from what I can see he's handling himself and his emotions strongly." "Underneath that I'm sure there is lots going on. I'll have to make a call but I have to bring it back to football and try to make the best decision for the team." Howe said it was vital to support his player. "It's very easy to forget how young he is," said the Newcastle boss. "He's had changes in his life -- coming from Italy to England. That is hard enough to deal with and now he has this situation." "As a football club, straight away we will throw our arms around him, protect him, try to give him the love and support he needs to find solutions to problems he's had." Howe added: "Footballers are human beings. To look at them any other way is wrong. They have, as we all have, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, things that happen can be difficult. The main thing is to try and identify it as we always do and try to help them get to the best level on football pitch." Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo was also sent home from Italy's training camp after he was notified he was under investigation for alleged gambling offences. Villa issued a statement on Friday confirming the 24-year-old midfielder was assisting Italian authorities and had met with senior officials at the club. The statement added: "Zaniolo is training as normal with the first-team squad and available for selection ahead of this weekend's match with West Ham United." On Tuesday, Juventus and Italy midfielder Nicolo Fagioli was handed a seven-month ban for breaching betting rules.

Football: Sandro Tonali may have future at Newcastle United even after breaching betting rules

Roberto Di Matteo has been handed the task of restoring Aston Villa&#39;s fortunes after the seven-times English champions announced the Italian as their new manager today.

The 46-year-old, who won the Champions League during a short spell in charge of Chelsea in 2012, takes over weeks after the club was relegated from the Premier League.
&quot;It&#39;s a wonderful honour for me to become manager of this great football club and I&#39;m looking forward to the challenge of taking Aston Villa back to its rightful place,&quot; Di Matteo said.

Former Chelsea team mate and coach Steve Clarke has been appointed as Di Matteo&#39;s assistant.

Di Matteo has previously worked as a manager in the second-tier Championship, gaining promotion with West Bromwich Albion in 2009-10.

Villa will be hoping that their new manager can have a similar impact after a dreadful season in which they finished bottom with only three wins and sacked two managers, Tim Sherwood in October and his replacement Remi Garde in March.

Swiss-born former Italian midfielder Di Matteo played for Lazio and Chelsea. He once scored after 42 seconds in the 1997 FA Cup final against Middlesbrough.

He won two FA Cups, a League Cup and a UEFA Cup Winners&#39; Cup while at Stamford Bridge and returned to Chelsea as assistant manager to Andre Villas-Boas in 2011, stepping up as interim manager when the Portuguese was sacked in March 2012.

Against all expectations, he guided Chelsea to a Champions League semi-final defeat of Barcelona and then beat Bayern Munich on penalties in the final in their own stadium.

Di Matteo was rewarded by being appointed manager on a permanent basis&nbsp;but by November&nbsp;he had fallen out of favour and was sacked after a Champions League defeat by Juventus.

Since then&nbsp;he managed Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga but resigned in May 2015.

Di Matteo's appointment is a result of the club's performance in the Premier League. This former Italian midfielder had won the Champions League and FA Cup with Chelsea in 2012

Roberto Di Matteo has been handed the task of restoring Aston Villa's fortunes after the seven-times English champions announced the Italian as their new manager today. The 46-year-old, who won the Champions League during a short spell in charge of Chelsea in 2012, takes over weeks after the club was relegated from the Premier League. "It's a wonderful honour for me to become manager of this great football club and I'm looking forward to the challenge of taking Aston Villa back to its rightful place," Di Matteo said. Former Chelsea team mate and coach Steve Clarke has been appointed as Di Matteo's assistant. Di Matteo has previously worked as a manager in the second-tier Championship, gaining promotion with West Bromwich Albion in 2009-10. Villa will be hoping that their new manager can have a similar impact after a dreadful season in which they finished bottom with only three wins and sacked two managers, Tim Sherwood in October and his replacement Remi Garde in March. Swiss-born former Italian midfielder Di Matteo played for Lazio and Chelsea. He once scored after 42 seconds in the 1997 FA Cup final against Middlesbrough. He won two FA Cups, a League Cup and a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup while at Stamford Bridge and returned to Chelsea as assistant manager to Andre Villas-Boas in 2011, stepping up as interim manager when the Portuguese was sacked in March 2012. Against all expectations, he guided Chelsea to a Champions League semi-final defeat of Barcelona and then beat Bayern Munich on penalties in the final in their own stadium. Di Matteo was rewarded by being appointed manager on a permanent basis but by November he had fallen out of favour and was sacked after a Champions League defeat by Juventus. Since then he managed Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga but resigned in May 2015.

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Football: Sandro Tonali may have future at Newcastle United even after breaching betting rules

Roberto Di Matteo is Aston Villa's new manager