Newcastle United have made an enquiry for AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.Thiaw has been on the Magpies’ radar for the past two seasons and has emerged as a target...
Newcastle United have made an enquiry for AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.
Thiaw has been on the Magpies’ radar for the past two seasons and has emerged as a target once again this summer as Newcastle gear up for another campaign of European football.
The 23-year-old was reportedly watched by Newcastle scouts during Milan’s pre-season tour in Hong Kong, where he impressed in a 4-2 triumph over Premier League champions Liverpool.
Newcastle have been targeting a new centre-back for the past two windows and were strongly linked with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi last summer, albeit all to no avail. They are still in the market for defensive reinforcement.
Thiaw was wanted by Como earlier this summer, and despite Milan accepting an offer from Como for his services, the German opted against a move.
This hesitation has opened the door for Newcastle to make a more attractive offer and potentially lure Thiaw to St James’ Park.
Thiaw would offer Newcastle versatility along with youth and experience. While he is primarily a centre-back, he can also fill in as a right-back or defensive midfielder.
Thiaw’s arrival would be majorly to partner Sven Botman and form a robust partnership capable of competing domestically and on the continental front.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have other names on their defensive wishlist, with Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini and Roma’s Eva Ndicka being mooted.
Eddie Howe’s side could also reignite their interest in Guehi as the Englishman enters the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park.
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