One of Newcastle United’s summer transfer targets has had his eyes on a move elsewhere, and could now be about to get his wish. The Magpies are aiming to sign a right-sided centre-back ahead of the new season, and their search has taken them to Italy. Malick Thiaw is Newcastle’s top target, with Toon officials looking to sign a player from AC Milan for the second consecutive summer. And the Magpies’ pursuit has been boosted by AC Milan closing in on a deal to sign Strahinja Pavlovic, who could be Thiaw’s replacement. Newcastle could very much be in business, but the German is not the only defe…
