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AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw appears to have become one of the main targets for Newcastle this summer, with Eddie Howe looking to tighten his defence. The fact that Newcastle have the third oldest squad in the Premier League indicates a need for regeneration through the team and the injury crisis at the club last season has also shown an urgency for strength in depth. Thiaw plays on the right side of defence and thus could be the long term replacement for 32 year old Fabian Schar. Looking at his data, play style and injury record of Thiaw we can draw conclusions if he is a fit for the clu…