Newcastle United step in for Thiaw after Como agreement

Malick Thiaw continues to resist the agreed Como transfer and now there are reports Newcastle United are in the running for the Milan defender.

The Rossoneri have warned he is not part of their plans under coach Max Allegri and had given the all-clear for Como to complete the swoop for €25m.

However, he was not enthusiastic about the switch and continued to stall for several days.

It was noted that the German international arrived at pre-season training earlier than expected today, as he is eager to convince Allegri and the club that he deserves to stay.

Thiaw targeted by Newcastle United too

There is another twist in the tale this evening, as Sky Sport Italia report that a club from the Premier League has set its sights on Thiaw.

Milan News are more specific, naming the interested party as Newcastle United.

It would be another Serie A defender on the radar of the Magpies, who are also heavily linked with Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini.