Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Liverpool and Man United tracking Newcastle defender Thiaw
Newcastle's German defender Malick Thiaw is on the radar of Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United.
M. Thiaw
player
Player
Malick Thiaw
Position
Defender
Current club
Newcastle United
Linked clubs
Liverpool, Manchester United
Reported fee
£65-70m
What happened. Liverpool and Manchester United are both monitoring Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw as a potential defensive reinforcement for future transfer windows.
- Thiaw is a 25-year-old Germany international.
- He joined Newcastle from AC Milan in August 2025.
- He has become an important figure at St James' Park.
Both clubs are assessing defensive options, with Thiaw valued at £65-70m by Newcastle.
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