"Manchester United" is considering Newcastle United's center-back, Malik Thiaw, as a primary candidate to become the "future leader of the defense."
Idman.Biz reports that this was reported by journalist Ekrem Konur.
According to the source, the "Magpies" do not want to sell the 24-year-old footballer, but they may do so if they receive an offer of 75-80 million euros. It is emphasized that if Thiaw moves to another club, he will aim to double his current salary.
This season, Thiaw has appeared in 41 matches in all competitions, scoring five goals and providing one assist. His current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is 40 million euros.
Malik Thiaw scored a goal against "Qarabag" in Baku in the first leg of the Champions League play-off stage as part of "Newcastle". The match ended with a score of 6:1 in favor of the English club.