The rumors that Newcastle United is interested in AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw this summer are persistent.
The Germany international is still being connected to the Magpies, who are rumored to be interested in signing him during the summer transfer window.
Italy is rumored to have quoted United £34 million to recruit the 22-year-old from Milan; yet, for a young defender with years of prime ahead of him, that amount may be justified.
In addition to having several appearances in Serie A, the Bundesliga, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Europa League, Thiaw has already earned three caps for Germany.
The 22-year-old defender from Milan is reportedly worth £34 million to United; yet, for a young player with years of prime ahead of him, that cost might be reasonable.
Thiaw has already earned three caps for Germany and has played in multiple Serie A, Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, and UEFA Europa League matches.
“If you want to single out someone from the team, then it’s Malick Thiaw,” Flick stated. He performed with great maturity and solidity. He was a standout performance.
Antonio Rudiger, a defender for Real Madrid, echoed his manager’s evaluation, saying, “[It was] A very good game from him.” He was well-prepared and shown personality.”
What will most likely excite Newcastle, though, is his appraisal of a particularly strong effort he put up against Harry Kane in the Champions League last year.
In the competition’s round of 16, Thiaw got off to a start as Milan defeated Tottenham 1-0. Thiaw was praised for his play as Milan kept Kane quiet at the San Siro.
But rather than being content with that one-off performance, Thiaw discussed the must consistently provide performances like that.