AC Milan are in the final stages of transferring defender Malick Thiaw to Premier League club Newcastle United for a fee of around €35 million plus bonuses. The Rossoneri have already identified two young Italian center-backs as potential replacements.
Thiaw Deal Nearly Complete
According to reports, Newcastle and Milan have reached an agreement for German defender Thiaw worth €35 million plus up to €5 million in add-ons. Only minor details remain to be finalized before the transfer can be officially announced.
Milan Targeting Italian Replacements
Once the Thiaw sale is completed, Milan will accelerate their search for a replacement to bolster manager Massimiliano Allegri`s defensive options. Two young Italian center-backs have been on Milan`s radar for several weeks:
- Giovanni Leoni (Parma) – Valued at around €40 million
- Pietro Comuzzo (Fiorentina) – Valued at approximately €30 million
Both players represent promising homegrown defensive talents that could strengthen Milan`s backline for years to come. The club will likely use the funds from Thiaw`s sale to pursue one of these targets before the transfer window closes.