Overview
- German reporter Christian Falk says Bayern are not pursuing the centre-back this summer unless a current defender leaves, while Manchester United are monitoring him.
- Thiaw moved from AC Milan to Newcastle last summer for around £35m and has become a regular starter under Eddie Howe.
- The Telegraph, as cited in UK reports, places his valuation near £80m and says Newcastle would prefer to keep him.
- United’s need for defensive reinforcements is highlighted by injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt and the contract situation of Harry Maguire.
- Falk adds that a return to Germany could aid Thiaw’s national-team prospects, though he is said to be content at Newcastle.