CM: Howe approval, Milan’s stance – the latest on Newcastle’s pursuit of Thiaw | OneFootball

AC Milan have held talks with Newcastle United in recent days and Malick Thiaw’s name came up, but it would take a sizeable bid for a sale to occur.

That is according to Calciomercato.com, who admit that Milan’s mercato is moving slowly, at least in this very early stage. The management are evaluating several situations in-depth both in terms of signings and exits.

One of these concerns the situation of Thiaw because the German defender has a large market abroad. In recent days, Milan have held direct talks with Newcastle for the former Schalke talent, who manager Eddie Howe likes a lot.

The Magpies have explored the Rossoneri’s willingness to sell the German international, who is attracted by the idea of moving to the Premier League. His agent Stipic had even begun to explore various options in that league in January.

In the coming days, contacts are expected with other English clubs that have shown some interest but Milan’s idea is to keep Thiaw because the defensive department needs reinforcements and not outgoings.

Faced with sizeable offers in the order of €35-40m, they would find themselves in the position of having to at least evaluate them. Malick is waiting for news on his future and would like to improve his current salary of €800k net per season. And the Premier League temptation is getting stronger.