AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw was on Tyneside on Monday to undergo a medical as he closed in on a move to Newcastle. The 24-year-old Germany international flew in on Sunday after the two clubs agreed a fee understood to amount to an initial 35million Euros, around £30.3m.

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 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.