Milan and Newcastle United have the opportunity to engage in further transfer dealings following the successful Sandro Tonali deal last summer. Recent discussions between the two clubs have hinted at potential player exchanges, as reported by Umpire Sports.
Newcastle United is in a position where they need to offload players before the end of June, and they have shown interest in offering Kieran Trippier. On the other hand, Milan is in search of a right-back, and Trippier’s availability seems promising as his contract is set to expire soon. However, it seems that Milan may not be interested in this particular proposition.
Conversely, Newcastle United has shown a strong desire to acquire two defenders from Milan, Malick Thiaw and Fikayo Tomori. Of the two, Thiaw appears to be the more attainable target for Newcastle, with Milan potentially able to make a profit considering their initial investment of nearly €9M two years ago.
While Newcastle has expressed a keen interest in Tomori, Milan is hesitant to part ways with the player, even in the face of a substantial offer. Reports from Fabrizio Romano (via SOSFanta) suggest that Tomori is likely to remain with Milan, while negotiations for Thiaw’s transfer could progress by July.
Considering the current trend of player swaps during the summer transfer window, there is a possibility for further developments in this potential exchange between Milan and Newcastle United, despite the inflated valuations often associated with Premier League players. If Milan decides to retain their key players, Thiaw could be a viable candidate for departure to support the club’s reinforcement efforts, potentially with a left-footed defender as a replacement. However, it may not be the opportune moment to finalize this move, given Thiaw’s challenging and injury-plagued season that hindered his expected development. Nevertheless, at 22 years old, Thiaw still holds promise for the future.
