Eddie Howe breaks silence on ‘very good’ AC Milan ace but insists there are ‘no updates’ on the Newcastle transfer front

EDDIE HOWE has admitted his admiration for AC Milan star Malick Thiaw for the first time.

Reports emerged on the continent yesterday that the 22-year-old Germany international was set to reunite with Sandro Tonali on Tyneside.

AFPNewcastle boss Eddie Howe has broken his silence over a ‘very good player’ they are linked with[/caption] GettyToon are keen on signing AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw[/caption]

But the Newcastle boss is adamant that there are “no updates” to report in the negotiations with the Serie A club.