Transfer News
Sandro Tonali is now set to be reunited with one-time San Siro teammate Malick Thiaw.
On Saturday, it was widely reported that a new improved transfer fee offer had been accepted by AC Milan.
Newcastle United raising their initial £26m by £8m, to a potential total for AC Milan of £34m, with around £30m guaranteed plus £4m in future potential add-ons.
Over in Italy on Sunday, Calciomercato confirming that Malick Thiaw has now left the AC Milan camp and will have his [Newcastle United](https://www.themag.co.uk/2025/08/i-asked-newcastle-united-fans-this-alexander-isak-question-interesting-reaction/) medical on Monday.
Chelsea are playing AC Milan on Sunday afternoon, so the German international defender only having a short flight up to Tyneside.
Malick Thiaw arrived at the San Siro from Schalke 04 in summer 2022 and the 6ft 4 central defender played alongside Sandro Tonali.
Together they helped AC Milan get to the semi-finals of the Champions League in the 2022/23 season.
Then [Sandro Tonali](https://www.themag.co.uk/2025/08/newcastle-0-atletico-madrid-2-match-ratings-and-comments-on-all-newcastle-united-players/) leaving for Newcastle United in summer 2023 and now Malick Thiaw set to join up with the midfielder again, at St James’ Park.