Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has openly praised AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, following speculation about a potential transfer. Thiaw, a 22-year-old German international, has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle reportedly leading the chase.
Despite Howe’s admiration, he confirmed that there are currently “no updates” regarding negotiations with Milan. Howe, who observed Thiaw during the Champions League last season, described him as a “very good player,” but emphasized that no new developments have occurred. Milan’s asking price for Thiaw is believed to be around £30 million, which Newcastle considers too steep.
Thiaw, who joined Milan from Schalke for £6 million in 2022, struggled for game time last season. Howe’s primary focus is on acquiring a right-winger and striker, but he is also exploring defensive options due to injuries to Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman. Newcastle’s recruitment efforts continue as they tour Japan.
Here is the skill highlight video of Malick Thiaw.
Malick Thiaw
Malick Thiaw
This season he played in total 21 times for 1621 minutes for Serie A.
Malick Thiaw didn’t score any goal for Milan. He procured one assist. He received 5 yellow cards and 1 red card.
His team is currently 2nd in Serie A. In the last match Milan lost 0-1 against Real Madrid.
Milan performance and stats
It will be Milan ended the league in the 2nd position with 74 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 22 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, Milan drawn 3-3 against Salernitana.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 73 goals and conceding 46.