Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing 23-year-old German defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan in the summer transfer window.

According to TBR Football, they are confident of signing the player after holding fresh talks. The 23-year-old German defender could prove to be a quality addition for them. They were quite vulnerable defensively last season and need to improve in that area of the pitch. Signing a quality defender should be one of their priorities.

Newcastle have secured Champions League qualification for next season, and they will be up against elite players in Europe. They need to improve their squad in order to do well in the league and in the Champions League next year. Thiaw could form a quality partnership with their backline at Newcastle next season. The Premier League club have an exciting project and a talented squad. He could be attracted to the idea of joining them. They are one of the richest clubs in the world and have the resources to build a formidable side.

Thiaw would be an asset

Meanwhile, the 23-year-old German defender is versatile enough to operate as a central defensive midfielder as well. He could prove to be an asset for Newcastle if they can get the deal across the line. He is young enough to improve further, and he could establish himself as a key player for the club. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can secure an agreement with the Italian club over the next few weeks. They need to strengthen their squad adequately during the summer transfer window if they want to do well next season. They had an impressive campaign last time out, managing to win the English League Cup. They will look to win domestic trophies next season as well.

The defender will be looking for a new challenge at this stage of his career, and a move to the Premier League would be ideal for him. It would be a huge step up, and it will be interesting to see if he can hit the ground running.