Manchester United given verdict over potential £80m transfer from PL rivals

Manchester United have not been given much hope of sealing the transfer of Newcastle United central defender Malick Thiaw.

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The Germany international has shone during his first season at St James’ Park after a summer move from AC Milan, and it seems that the Magpies are unsurprisingly keen to keep him.

That’s despite rumours about Man United showing an interest in Thiaw...