Newcastle United have finally agreed to sign another centre-back.
Long-term target Malick Thiaw is due to sign imminently after Newcastle agreed a deal worth £30m plus add-ons for the German international over the last 24 hours.
The 24-year-old played a few minutes of Milan’s 1-1 draw with Leeds in Dublin on Saturday, but was not involved today as the Serie A giants were battered 4-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Milan boss Max Allegri was keen to keep the 6ft 4″ defender at the San Siro following his impressive displays over pre-season, and that shows based on his post-match comments on Sunday afternoon.
Speaking to Sky Italy (via @MilanPosts), Allegri revealed his disappointment at losing the centre-back, confirming that Milan are now in the process of searching for his replacement:
“Thiaw? It’s a shame he left. It’s unfortunate that he’s leaving.
“The club is working to find a replacement, that’s the transfer market you have to accept it and keep working.
“In the squad I have excellent players who have made themselves available to one another.”
As reported, Thiaw is due to jump on a flight to Tyneside on Sunday evening after returning to Italy earlier today.
He will then complete a medical and all the formalities in the next 48 hours, with a four-year contract set to be signed in the coming days.
Not til he’s photographed holding the shirt up.
Sharpy17(Quote)
Botman, Thiaw and next summer Scalvini and an academy graduate.
PremAndUp(Quote)
Still have big concerns over Botman. He struggled with injuries last season & his thigh was heavy strapped yesterday.
He’s such a Rolls Royce if a player if we can get him & keep him fit.
Sharpy17(Quote)
Hence my comment above
PremAndUp(Quote)
Allegri, that’s Milan for you
Aliyu Gimba(Quote)
Yeah, could be a modern day Jonathon Woodgate
Ken(Quote)