Newcastle reach full agreement on personal terms with player – Full focus now on transfer agreement

Newcastle United have cleared a significant hurdle in their pursuit of Malick Thiaw after finalizing a four-year contract agreement with the AC Milan defender.

Journalist Patrick Berger confirms the German international has accepted personal terms, shifting focus entirely to negotiations between the two clubs as the Magpies push to complete the transfer.

Despite Newcastle’s latest €30 million bid landing on Milan’s table, the Serie A side’s manager Massimo Allegri remains adamant about retaining the 23-year-old center-back.

This creates a fascinating standoff, with the player seemingly open to the move having already rejected approaches from Crystal Palace and newly-promoted Como earlier this summer.

The renewed pursuit signals Eddie Howe’s determination to reinforce his defensive options after identifying Thiaw as an ideal candidate to complement Sven Botman and Fabian Schär.

Newcastle’s recruitment team moved decisively this week, initiating contact about a potential €35 million deal before tabling their current offer.

Thiaw’s blend of physical presence (standing 6’4″) and technical ability aligns perfectly with Howe’s defensive requirements.

His acquisition would provide crucial depth as Newcastle prepare for another demanding campaign across multiple competitions.

With personal terms now settled, the Magpies can concentrate on overcoming Milan’s resistance. The coming days will test Newcastle’s negotiating resolve as they attempt to persuade Allegri to part with a player he views as integral to his plans.

Should they succeed, Thiaw’s arrival would represent another statement signing as the club continues building a squad capable of challenging on all fronts.

The defender’s willingness to commit to St James’ Park demonstrates the growing appeal of Newcastle’s project, even as they face stiff competition from established European sides in the transfer market.

All eyes now turn to whether the Tyneside hierarchy can convert this personal agreement into a completed transfer that would significantly bolster their defensive unit.