Newcastle United is strongly connected to a move for AC Milan Center-Half Malick Thiaw, and the Germany International is praised by English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Newcastle United transfer white Malick Thiaw has received a “hunter” by AC Milan teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The magpies urgently need good news after a major setback in their pursuit of striker Benjamin Sesko.
It emerged on Wednesday that the RB Leipzig this summer prefers a move to Old Trafford above St James' Park. This would be a blow in the hope of Newcastle to replace Alexander Isak, who likes to become a member of Liverpool.
Sesko's decision is still marking a near-miss in the market for Eddie Howe and his recruitment team as their Premier League opener against Aston Villa is getting closer. However, there is still good news for Newcastle's faithfulness.
The club has been looking for a central defensive partner for Sven Botman for some time, where Burn and Fabian Schar have got into the role so far. After the failed pursuit of last summer of Crystal Palace Captain Marc Guehi, the Magpies set their sights on the German international Thiaw.
The 23-year-old entered Milan in 2022, but came out of favor by the end of the last season. Yet the former Chelsea and England midfielder Loftus-Cheek, who had previously been on How's Wishlist, gave him a glowing review.
In an interview with Sportweek, Loftus-Cheek stood for a series of quick-fire questions about his Rossoneri teammates. When asked to mention which of his peers he believes that the most fights, he did not chop his words and quickly answered: “Malick Thiaw.”
Although Loftus-Cheek goalkeeper Mike Maignan emphasized as the most pronounced leader of the team in the dressing room, it is clear that his colleagues see Thiaw as a respected and dedicated personality, qualities that can serve him well on Tyneside.
Standing on 6ft3 in, Thiaw's impressive presence is just as noticeably outside the field as it is on it. Yet he struggled last season for playing time and seemed to be sure to continue this summer from San Siro.
Despite Serie A Side Como, however, came close to a £ 21.7 million deal for the defender earlier in the window, Thiaw has praised that characteristic Loftus-Cheek for him and fought for his first team under new Massimiliano Allegri manager.
It was reported that Thiaw came back early from his break for the season to impress and did not want to commit to a move. Allegri has used it enough in the preseason, including in recent collisions against Arsenal and Liverpool.
Despite the fact that the club has been abandoned nearly £ 20 million, this dramatic change in circumstances now means that a reported fee of £ 30 million or higher would be needed to put it away. Nevertheless, Sky in Germany claims that personal conditions are arranged between Thiaw and Newcastle.
Regardless of whether he will become a Newcastle player, the glowing comments of Loftus-Cheek reflect the caliber of the player they would get if they splash the money, and how manager is another who has praised him.
When asked about the defender last summer, Howe said: “There are no updates about that. I am always reluctant to comment on these things, but he is a player I know. Of course I do that, of our games in the Champions League against Milan and yes, he is a very good player, but that's it.”
Newcastle can have a financial flexibility If the Isak Transfer Saga ends with the Swede leaving the club, and an alternative to Thiaw can be Guehi from Palace, despite the fact that the magpies are not successful in their pursuit of him last summer.
The Times reports that Liverpool will not make a third bid for the defender in the transfer window after two offers have been rejected. Guehi, whose contract will expire next year, is supposed to be appreciated by the Eagles at nearly £ 50 million, with rumors that suggest that it could possibly be picked up £ 40 million.