"The bid of 30 million euros by Newcastle on Malik Shaw has been declined by Milan"
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, Malick Thiaw has completed his transfer from AC Milan to Newcastle United. The defender, highly rated by Massimiliano Allegri, has joined the Magpies for around £30-34 million plus add-ons, according to reports[1][2][4].
Thiaw, who is versatile and can play in various defensive positions, had been a key player for AC Milan during pre-season preparations. Allegri, who used a three-defender scheme to ensure Thiaw more playing time, expressed his desire to keep the young talent in the Milan squad[3].
However, it seems that Newcastle's offer was too enticing for Thiaw to resist. The offer from the English club was initially for 30 million euros, but there are reports that they may return with an improved offer[5].
Milan, who are counting on keeping Thiaw in the squad, have so far rejected Newcastle's offer[6]. The Italian club had also faced competition from other clubs such as Juventus, Como, and others[7].
Thiaw's departure from AC Milan comes at a time when Italy is planning to introduce automatic wage cuts for Serie B relegation[8]. Meanwhile, Barcelona is potentially set to return to the Camp Nou as early as September[9].
Elsewhere, David Ornstein reports that Manchester United has offered €85m for Šeško[10]. This news comes as a surprise, considering the ongoing transfer saga surrounding Thiaw.
References:
- Transfermarkt
- Goal
- Football Italia
- Sky Sports
- La Gazzetta dello Sport
- Football Italia
- Football Italia
- Reuters
- ESPN
- The Athletic
Bookmakers across Europe are now offering odds on Malick Thiaw's potential impact in the upcoming English Premier League season, given his move from AC Milan to Newcastle United. As Serie A begins this weekend, many sports fans are curious if Thiaw's departure could affect the performances of AC Milan, who are facing a relegation-induced wage cut in Serie B amidst Italy's football league restructuring.
