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Newcastle are seemingly undeterred by the controversy surrounding Sandro Tonali’s switch from Milan final summer time after opening talks with the Italian aspect for one more one in all their younger stars.
Tonali turned Newcastle’s second-biggest signing ever final yr when he joined the Magpies from Milan for €64 million however the switch rapidly become a catastrophe after the Italian obtained a nine-month suspension for violating betting legal guidelines.
There had been some options that Milan have been conscious of the controversy surrounding Tonali’s departure, therefore why they have been prepared to let a key participant depart so out of the blue, nonetheless no proof was given for any of these claims.
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Whereas Newcastle have been annoyed at how the switch has turned out to this point, it seems to not have dampened any relationships between the 2 golf equipment, with talks now underway over extra enterprise this summer time.
Italian reporter Matteo Moretto has claimed that Newcastle have been in discussions with Milan over a switch for defender Malick Thiaw, with the Premier League aspect mentioned to ‘actually recognize’ the 22-year-old.
There have been additionally talks over a possible transfer taking Kieran Trippier to Milan, with Newcastle beneath stress to promote gamers earlier than the top of June, nonetheless that a part of the deal shouldn’t be regarded as progressing.
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Thiaw switch set to speed up in July
Thiaw has displayed immense potential since becoming a member of Milan for €7m in 2022, with the signing mockingly materialising after the Serie A giants noticed their preliminary goal in Sven Botman be part of Newcastle that summer time.
Newcastle are believed to have monitored Thiaw for an extended time frame, with Eddie Howe’s aspect eager to discover a right-sided centre-back who generally is a long-term alternative for Fabian Schar.
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Thiaw solely made 21 appearances in Serie A final season resulting from harm however he stays extremely rated in Milan resulting from his velocity, top and skill on the ball, resulting in him receiving the primary of his three caps for Germany in 2023.
The Magpies had beforehand been linked with Thiaw’s defensive companion in Fikayo Tomori however the England worldwide didn’t come up within the current talks, with the deal with Thiaw together with Trippier’s potential inclusion.
It’s believed that any deal for Thiaw may develop from July as soon as Newcastle’s price range resets, with the membership specializing in gross sales for the rest of this month to steadiness their books.