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.

Defender Malick Thiaw closing in on Newcastle switch - The 24-year-old AC Milan centre-back flew to Tyneside on Sunday.

Newcastle United welcomed Malick Thiaw to Benton last night after agreeing a £35m move to St James' Park from AC Milan. As reported by Chronicle Live on Sunday, Thiaw jetted into Newcastle from Milan and now can't wait to get started with his new team-mates.