AC Milan have reached a verbal agreement for the signing of Genoa’s sought-after defensive talent Koni De Winter (h/t journalist Fabrizio Romano).Inter Milan were reportedly in concrete talks to

Thiaw returned to Milan before flying out to Newcastle on Sunday and was captured by Sky Sports cameras discussing the imminent transfer. The 24-year-old German defender is due for his medical on Monday before finalising a transfer worth around £35million including add-ons.

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw. The centre-back is due to fly to Tyneside on Sunday night to finalise his move to St James' Park. Newcastle have missed out on several targets this summer, including Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro and James Trafford, but Thiaw is keen to join the club.