Newcastle United to intensify talks for Milan defender Thiaw | OneFootball

Newcastle United are prepared to intensify their efforts to sign Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw, as reports from Italy claim the Magpies’ opening bid for the 24-year-old was only the start of their barrage of interest.

According to what has been reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Premier League club will raise the stakes following the €30 million offer turned down by the Rossoneri earlier this week.

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 05: Malick Thiaw of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Real Madrid C.F. and AC Milan at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 05, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Gazzetta also claim that Milan’s pursuit of Zachary Athekame has stalled after Young Boys raised their asking price for the 20-year-old right-back to €13 million.

Thiaw agrees terms with Newcastle as Magpies prepare offer

Reports from Sky earlier this week also suggested that the German defender had agreed personal terms with Newcastle on a potential four-year deal.

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 05: Malick Thiaw of AC Milan controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Real Madrid C.F. and AC Milan at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 05, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

If Eddie Howe’s side wish to secure their man, it is likely the Premier League outfit will need to bid around the €40 million mark. However, the Magpies seem intent on Thiaw and with news of their pursuit being turned up a notch, the Rossoneri may choose to cash in on the player – even though Massimiliano Allegri sees a future for him in his Milan set-up.