On Wednesday, we covered multiple claims from Italy that Newcastle United are insisting on signing Malick Thiaw. It was also stated they are using his agents to inform AC Milan they are moving for the defender.
Calciomercato provides the latest on where the Magpies’ pursuit of the centre-back is currently at.
Eddie Howe admires the 22-year-old, but Newcastle haven’t yet made a concrete offer to sign him. The defender would be happy to continue at the San Siro, while the Serie A side won’t sell him for less than €35m.
Calciomercato say ‘there’s time to start a negotiation but it cannot be infinite’, and this means the Premier League side have to act quickly if they want to secure his services.
It’s claimed the Germany international won’t be sold towards the end of the window as the Rossoneri won’t have sufficient time to find a suitable replacement.
Newcastle are thought to be interested in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi as well. He’s managed by Unique Sports Group, who also represent Thiaw.
Calciomercato ponder whether the Tyneside club are seriously interested in Thiaw or this track came up during several discussions with his agent. There can be other questions around Newcastle’s interest which may not be answered, and this ‘doesn’t hurt’ Milan.
In short, Howe likes Thiaw, but Newcastle haven’t yet made a concrete offer. If they want to sign him, the Magpies will have to act fast as they are running out of time.
