Malick Thiaw Set for Newcastle Move as €40 Million Deal Nears Completion

Newcastle United are close to signing German defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan. After improving their offer to €40 million and gaining the player’s approval, both clubs are in the final stages of negotiations. Newcastle United has prepared a formal move for Thiaw.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Newcastle raised their offer to €40 million, including bonuses, for Malick Thiaw. AC Milan is now ready to accept. Thiaw has agreed to personal terms and approved the move. The final phase is underway, with a full agreement expected soon. AC Milan, who paid less than €10 million for Thiaw in 2022, could make a big profit. They plan to replace him with Fiorentina’s Pietro Comuzzo and are preparing a potential €25 million offer.

WHY THIAW AND NEWCASTLE’S AMBITIONS

Thiaw has been a regular at AC Milan since his arrival and is considered one of the most promising defenders in Europe. His impressive performances have caught Newcastle’s attention as they look to strengthen their defense. The club has been proactive in the transfer market, although it has failed 10 transfer targets as the players have opted to move to other teams instead, despite the Magpies playing Champions League next season. Additionally, sources indicate that Newcastle have identified Thiaw as their top pick for the defense.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

If everything goes as planned, Thiaw could be announced as a Newcastle player before their opening Premier League match next weekend, when they play Aston Villa, who finished six last season. Newcastle starts the new campaign with new ambitions. Meanwhile, AC Milan will intensify their efforts to sign Comuzzo from Fiorentina, as they aim to replace Thiaw before the Serie A season kicks off. Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season and will have to quickly adjust their defensive plans to remain competitive at the top of Italian football and in the Champions League group stage.