GdS: Milan reject initial €30m bid from Newcastle for player Allegri likes

Newcastle United have put forward a sizeable bid for Malick Thiaw, but at the moment it is not enough to convince AC Milan.

According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Newcastle’s interest in Thiaw has been reignited to the point that they have tested Milan with an offer. It is believed to be in the region of €30m, but it is destined to be rejected.

Milan’s stance on Thiaw

The Milan management have not accepted the offer, and in fact intend to keep Thiaw despite such a significant offer. Massimiliano Allegri liked what he saw of the German on tour, and the Rossoneri’s current plan is to play with three central defenders.

Thiaw can play in the middle of a three-man defence or even as one of the outside centre-backs. He’s young and developing too, so the Diavolo want to cash in on other players, above all Samuel Chukwueze and Yunus Musah, who could have offers from the Premier League.

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Fulham are the club most interested in Chukwueze and they have already made a loan offer, while Nottingham Forest are in pole position for Musah despite the rumours about Napoli coming back in for the American.

The next few days will be crucial for developments. While Newcastle’s initial offer fell through, it’s possible the English club will present a higher offer. Milan, on the other hand, hope to close the deal for Zachary Athekame from Young Boys this weekend.