Newcastle growing closer to move for €40 million defender

Newcastle are reportedly getting closer to a move for AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw as they look to add depth to their defensive department.

Coming off the back of his first season in charge of the Magpies, Eddie Howe did an incredible job at St. James’ Park leading his side to the Champions League for the first time in two decades.

But after reaching that milestone, Newcastle crumbled the following season with their weak defence a major reason for this.

After producing the joint-best defensive record in the league...