Newcastle United close in on £35million signing in rare transfer boost for Eddie Howe


Newcastle undertakes to sign AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw in order to become the third signing of the summer, Talksport understands.

The Magpies have agreed for the central defender with a contract of £ 35 million, with a medical sentence taking place over the next 48 hours.

Thiaw will exchange the San Siro for the St. James' Park this summer

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Thiaw will exchange the San Siro for the St. James’ Park this summer

The 24-year-old is currently in the Milan squad as part of his preparations before the season.

He came from the 1-1 draw against Leeds in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Milan is now traveling to England to stand on the Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on Sunday.

It remains to be seen whether Thiaw will be in action after he has concluded a four -year contract to exchange the San Siro with St. James’ Park.

The central defender had connected a como in a 21 million pound deal in a stage after the two clubs had agreed a fee.

However, Thiaw refused to join a team in the Champions League.

Thiaw’s upcoming arrival in Tyneside will be a welcome thrust for Boss Eddie Howe.

To say that it was a frustrating window for Newcastle would use mildness.

Who missed Newcastle this summer?

You missed Dean Huijsen’s signs, who decided to take bournemouth for Real Madrid.

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbumo have come together in the meantime in Manchester United von Wolves or Brentford.

Thiaw presented in 85 games in all competitions for Milan during his three -year stay

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Thiaw presented in 85 games in all competitions for Milan during his three -year stayCredit: AFP

Chelsea then defeated Newcastle in the race around Joao Pedro from Brighton and Liam Delap from Ipswich.

And recently goalkeeper James Trafford has refused to move to Newcastle to return from Burnley to Manchester City. Manchester United Pipe Newcastle to secure Benjamin Sesko’s services.

Newcastle could be hit with another transfer with Alexander Isaks Saga, which refuses.

The Swedish international has asked to leave the club to join Liverpool, who rejected a bid of 110 million GBP.

Isak has not played a single minute of the pre -season and trains alone and has no chance of including the opening game against Aston Villa, which means that Anthony Gordon or Will will lead Osula the line.

And it remains unclear whether Newcastle will separate with Isak before the window closes.

Simon Jordan claims

In further positive news in the middle of Thiaw’s expected arrival, Yoane Wissa remains a top goal for Newcastle. Brentford was now aimed at Dango Ouattara as his possible replacement.

Although Wissa could be seen as a replacement for Callum Wilson instead of as one for Isak.