Di Marzio – AC Milan Pushing To Sign Genoa Star Ahead Of Inter Milan After Thiaw Sale To Newcastle United | OneFootball

AC Milan are pushing to sign Koni De Winter ahead of Inter Milan after completing a deal to sell Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United.

This according to Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, via FCInterNews.

AC Milan have competed a deal to sell defender Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United.

The Rossoneri will receive a fee of around €40 million for the former Schalke defender.

And with that cash, Milan are ready to go out and sign a replacement.

According to Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, meanwhile, Milan will target a player who has long been of interest to their city rivals Inter Milan.

AC Milan Push To Sign Koni De Winter Ahead Of Inter After Thiaw Sale

VERONA, ITALY – APRIL 13: Koni De Winter of Genoa during the Serie A match between Verona and Genoa at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 13, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Genoa defender Koni De Winter has been a target for Inter Milan for months now.

Reportedly, the Nerazzurri have been eyeing the Belgian up as an ideal replacement in the event that either Yann Bisseck or Benjamin Pavard leave.

However, Inter’s city rivals Milan also see De Winter as a perfect replacement for Thiaw.

And with the 24-year-old German international now on his way to Newcastle. The Rossoneri have the cash to move for De Winter.

According to Di Marzio, Milan want to pay a fee of around €18-20 million for De Winter up front. Then, there could be add-ons in the deal, or a percentage of future resale.

Meanwhile, Di Marzio reports, the Rossoneri are working to finalize an agreement with De Winter first on personal term. Then, they will move on to talks with Genoa.