Newcastle United are in advanced talks with AC Milan over the transfer of German defender Malick Thiaw after they submitted an improved bid of €40 million. The player has agreed on personal terms and has given his signal to the move as the two clubs now discuss the final terms of the deal. The Magpies, who suffered disappointment in several of their transfer pursuits, are finally able to seal a move.
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Reports emerged on Thursday that AC Milan rejected Newcastle's initial €30m (£25m/$35m) for Thiaw as the Italian giants demanded a fee in the region of €45m (£38m/$53m). Now reports that the Rossoneri could finally be convinced to sanction the sale of the defender a receiving an improved bid of €40m (£34.6m/$46.5).
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The report adds that the Magpies and the Italian side are now in advanced talks over the transfer deal, while Thiaw has given his green signal to the move, after agreeing on personal terms. The Premier League side could secure the transfer by next week.
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Thiaw's transfer will come as a huge relief for Newcastle, who have had a disastrous summer transfer window. They missed out on signing several of their key targets, including Hugo Ekitike, who moved to Liverpool and Benjamin Sesko, who opted to sign for Manchester United.
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Eddie Howe will continue to look for a new striker ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, while they are determined to retain the services of star striker Alexander Isak, despite the Sweden international's desire to join Liverpool.