Sky Sport Italia reports that Newcastle United are ready to send an opening bid for Milan defender Malick Thiaw.
Milan expect to receive an offer from Newcastle for German centre-back Thiaw, reports Sky Sport Italia.
The Magpies have been linked with the 22-year-old for several weeks. According to the latest report from the Italian broadcasters, the Premier League side recently contacted the Rossoneri to confirm their interest in the ex-Schalke 04 defender.
Sky: Newcastle ready to send opening offer for Milan defender Thiaw
Thiaw is not on the market, but according to Tuttosport newspaper, Milan are open to listening to offers.
Newcastle have yet to submit a formal bid to the Rossoneri, but an official proposal is expected soon.
Milan have already identified a potential reinforcement in central defence: RB Salzburg’s Strahinja Pavlovic, but the Rossoneri may sign the Serbia international regardless of Thiaw’s move to Newcastle.
Pavlovic has already agreed to personal terms with Milan, and the Rossoneri are negotiating with his club, knowing that they’ll need at least €20m to secure the defender’s signature.