Reports suggest Arsenal target Malick Thiaw will be joining Newcastle United from AC Milan this summer.
Newcastle agree deal for Arsenal target
Malick Thiaw’s name has been buzzing around this summer transfer market. Several European giants keeping a close eye on his situation. As per Fabrizio Romano, Thiaw is set to sign for Newcastle United this summer.
Meanwhile, the AC Milan defender had caught the attention of Juventus. They even explored a swap deal involving Dusan Vlahovic. Talks stalled over financial differences. Newcastle have been keeping a watch on the defender for some time. The Magpies head coach Eddie Howe was monitoring the player since early in the year.
There were a lot of teams looking at Thiaw, including Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Nottingham Forest, all considering defensive options.
Gunners weigh their options
Arsenal’s interest came with a twist. The Gunners have plenty of numbers at the back already. That meant if they were to move for Thiaw, eyebrows would be raised unless they moved some players on. For Tottenham, the German is precisely the sort of calm but strong figure. They did not have someone like him last season.
Milan had already rejected a bid from Como for €25m and a €4m yearly salary. The player himself rejected as he felt Como couldn’t offer him something new in his career. His rejection showed that Thiaw was determined to pursue the largest possible challenges in football. So, UCL clubs like Spurs or Newcastle were most likely to represent the top destination for him.
With the transfer window still wide open, the Magpies made the most out of their chances and made their move. Now, Thiaw will likely be playing in the PL next season. His combination of youth, strength, and experience could see him show his best game in England.
Newcastle might have signed a serious gem in this transfer window. The player will want to bring his best form in the PL next campaign.
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