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Sandro Tonali 'is expected to denounce himself in front of prosecutors in an attempt to reduce his potential ban' amid investigation into alleged illegal betting

Sandro Tonali is expected to denounce himself in-front of prosecutors amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged illegal betting scandal, according to reports.

Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo, Juventus' Nicolo Fagioli and Newcastle United's Tonali have all been named as part of an investigation being conducted by Turin prosecutors that has rocked Italian football.

Zaniolo and Tonali were both released from the Italy squad, on Thursday, after being questioned by Italian authorities who are investigating breaches of betting rules.

On Sunday, it emerged that Juventus midfielder Fagioli was willing to meet with prosecutor Giuseppe Chine to try and secure a reduced punishment.