Momentum is building for Malick Thiaw's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 67% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Carlos Baleba, Diogo Dalot)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Leny Yoro, Carlos Baleba)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Matthijs de Ligt , Luke Shaw)
Way too many better competitors for position (Matthijs de Ligt , Luke Shaw)
Liverpool and Man United are both closely monitoring the progress of Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw.
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
75.2
81.6
|
Sepp van den Berg |
 Brentford
|
€35.9M |
|
74.6
75.0
|
Omar Alderete |
 Sunderland
|
€13.1M |
|
74.4
82.8
|
Abdukodir Khusanov |
 Man City
|
€34.3M |
|
74.0
76.8
|
Thomas Kristensen |
 Atalanta
|
€11.5M |
|
74.0
74.0
|
Joe Rodon |
 Leeds Utd
|
€13.5M |
|
73.9
74.2
|
Jaka Bijol |
Leeds Utd
|
€18.9M |
|
73.7
81.4
|
Diego Coppola |
 Paris
|
€10.5M |
|
73.5
77.6
|
Maxence Lacroix |
 Chelsea
|
€37.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrad Branthwaite | 18-09-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Matanovic | 15-09-2026 | Report | |
| Alejandro Balde | 15-09-2026 | Report | |
| Pierre Kalulu | 14-09-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 10-09-2026 | Report | |
| Mateus Mané | 08-09-2026 | Report | |
| Finn Jeltsch | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| B. Nelson | 20-07-2026 | Report |
Newcastle
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Malick Thiaw (GER) is a A ball winning defender and currently plays for Newcastle. Malick Thiaw is 25 years old (2001/08/08). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 28. Malick Thiaw has also been used as A stopper and as A ball playing defender.
Malick Thiaw’s current transfer value is between €25.5M and €31.2M. His last transfer was from Milan to Newcastle in 2025. Newcastle paid Milan €35M for Malick Thiaw.
Malick Thiaw latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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