Sky Germany: Milan defender agreed terms with Newcastle – Allegri’s stance is clear

Malick Thiaw has agreed personal terms with Newcastle United, but AC Milan remain unopen to selling him at present.

A few weeks ago, it seemed as though Thiaw would be leaving Milan but not to move abroad, and rather to seal a €25m switch to Como. However, he turned down the approach from Cesc Fabregas’ side, even though the clubs had agreed a fee.

In recent days, the German has been at the centre of attention again. Newcastle United are believed to be keen on signing him again, having been previously linked, while Juventus have been credited with interest too.

Now, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany – who also cites his colleague Patrick Berger –  Newcastle have reached a full verbal agreement with Thiaw on a contract until 2029.

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Negotiations between the clubs are ongoing, but Massimiliano Allegri is keen to keep him at Milan. The latest offer stood at €30m, while he adds that Bayer Leverkusen are monitoring the situation.

Allegri’s stance

The reliable Matteo Moretto pretty much perfectly outlined what Milan and Allegri’s stance is on selling Thiaw, making it clear that around double the previously accepted €25m will be needed to sign him.

“Thiaw has become an important piece for Allegri. Today Allegri wants Thiaw to stay, and Milan certainly values him above €30m. I’m told that, unless there are truly out-of-market offers, even exceeding €40-45m, Thiaw will stay at Milan,” he said.