Newcastle survive late Manchester United hijack to complete £35million signing

Newcastle have completed a deal for Malick Thiaw to become their third signing of the summer. The Magpies have agreed a £35million deal for the AC Milan defender, who has been a long-term target for Eddie Howe’s side. Thiaw has swapped the San Siro for St James’ Park this summer The latter’s nephew, Andy Howe, Newcastle’s current assistant head of first team recruitment, was in contact with the 24-year-old’s representatives for the last year. He flew out to Italy twice this summer to lead negotiations with Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani. The Serie A giants were reluctant to cash in on Thiaw, but his desire to move to Tyneside was instrumental in getting a deal done. “I’m really excited to join this massive club. I can’t wait to start training and to get to know my new teammates and all the staff,” Thiaw said. “The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting. “I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It’s a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can’t wait to see at St. James’ Park.” Thiaw even turned down advances from Manchester United while Newcastle were in Milan in an attempt to hijack the move. The Toon have retained a strong relationship with Milan since their £55m move for Sandro Tonali in 2023, who also spoke to Thiaw over life in England. The centre-back’s last game for the Rossoneri was a substitute appearance in their 1-1 draw against Leeds in Dublin on Saturday. Thiaw had at one stage looked set to join Como in a £21m deal after the two clubs agreed a fee. AFPThiaw has featured in 85 matches in all competitions for Milan during his three-year stay[/caption] However, the German rejected the move in his quest to join a team plying their trade in the Champions League. Thiaw’s arrival in Tyneside will be a welcome boost to boss Howe, having been inspired to join the club’s project following impressive pitches of the Englishman’s vision. To say it has been a frustrating window for Newcastle would be putting it mildly. Who have Newcastle missed out on signing this summer? They have missed out on the signing of Dean Huijsen, who decided to depart Bournemouth for Real Madrid. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, meanwhile, linked up at Manchester United from Wolves and Brentford respectively. Howe has banished Isak from the first teamGetty Chelsea then beat Newcastle in the race to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton, as well as Liam Delap from Ipswich. And most recently, goalkeeper James Trafford rejected a move to Newcastle to return to Manchester City from Burnley, with Manchester United pipping Newcastle to secure Benjamin Sesko’s services. Newcastle could be hit with another transfer blow with Alexander Isak‘s saga refusing to go away. The Sweden international has asked to leave the club to join Liverpool, who have already had a £110m bid rejected. Isak hasn’t played a single minute of pre-season and is training on his own and has no chance of being involved for the opening game against Aston Villa, meaning Anthony Gordon or Will Osula will lead the line. And it remains unclear whether Newcastle will part ways with Isak before the window closes. In further positive news following Thiaw’s arrival, Yoane Wissa remains a top target for Newcastle, with Brentford now targeting Dango Ouattara as his possible replacement. Though Wissa could be viewed as a Callum Wilson replacement, instead of one for Isak.

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Newcastle survive late Manchester United hijack to complete £35million signing

Newcastle have completed a deal for Malick Thiaw to become their third signing of the summer.

The Magpies have agreed a £35million deal for the AC Milan defender, who has been a long-term target for Eddie Howe’s side.

Thiaw has swapped the San Siro for St James’ Park this summer

The latter’s nephew, Andy Howe, Newcastle’s current assistant head of first team recruitment, was in contact with the 24-year-old’s representatives for the last year.

He flew out to Italy twice this summer to lead negotiations with Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani.

The Serie A giants were reluctant to cash in on Thiaw, but his desire to move to Tyneside was instrumental in getting a deal done.

“I’m really excited to join this massive club. I can’t wait to start training and to get to know my new teammates and all the staff,” Thiaw said.

“The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting.

“I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It’s a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can’t wait to see at St. James’ Park.”

Thiaw even turned down advances from Manchester United while Newcastle were in Milan in an attempt to hijack the move.

The Toon have retained a strong relationship with Milan since their £55m move for Sandro Tonali in 2023, who also spoke to Thiaw over life in England.

The centre-back’s last game for the Rossoneri was a substitute appearance in their 1-1 draw against Leeds in Dublin on Saturday.

Thiaw had at one stage looked set to join Como in a £21m deal after the two clubs agreed a fee.

Thiaw has featured in 85 matches in all competitions for Milan during his three-year stay[/caption]

However, the German rejected the move in his quest to join a team plying their trade in the Champions League.

Thiaw’s arrival in Tyneside will be a welcome boost to boss Howe, having been inspired to join the club’s project following impressive pitches of the Englishman’s vision.

To say it has been a frustrating window for Newcastle would be putting it mildly.

Who have Newcastle missed out on signing this summer?

They have missed out on the signing of Dean Huijsen, who decided to depart Bournemouth for Real Madrid.

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, meanwhile, linked up at Manchester United from Wolves and Brentford respectively.

Howe has banished Isak from the first team

Chelsea then beat Newcastle in the race to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton, as well as Liam Delap from Ipswich.

And most recently, goalkeeper James Trafford rejected a move to Newcastle to return to Manchester City from Burnley, with Manchester United pipping Newcastle to secure Benjamin Sesko’s services.

Newcastle could be hit with another transfer blow with Alexander Isak‘s saga refusing to go away.

The Sweden international has asked to leave the club to join Liverpool, who have already had a £110m bid rejected.

Isak hasn’t played a single minute of pre-season and is training on his own and has no chance of being involved for the opening game against Aston Villa, meaning Anthony Gordon or Will Osula will lead the line.

And it remains unclear whether Newcastle will part ways with Isak before the window closes.

In further positive news following Thiaw’s arrival, Yoane Wissa remains a top target for Newcastle, with Brentford now targeting Dango Ouattara as his possible replacement.

Though Wissa could be viewed as a Callum Wilson replacement, instead of one for Isak.