Liverpool eye blockbuster move for €80m German, but Man United are also in the race | OneFootball

Liverpool are interested in signing the Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw.

The German has done quite well since moving to the Premier League with Newcastle, and he has attracted the attention of the Premier League champions.

Liverpool keen on Malick Thiaw

According to Fussball Daten, Liverpool are considering him as their top priority to replace Ibrahima Konate. The French international will be out of contract in the summer, and he has not yet signed an extension with Liverpool.

They are not the only club interested in the German, and Thiaw is also a target for Manchester United. On the other hand, German champions Bayern Munich are already exploring a potential move, and they have been in contact with the players’ representatives. It will be interesting to see which of these clubs comes forward with an official offer to sign him.

The defender is valued at €80 million. Newcastle will not want to sell him easily, and it is no surprise that they are holding out for a premium. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool is prepared to pay up for him.

Man United also keen on Thiaw

Malick Thiaw in action for Newcastle United (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

The clubs interested in the Newcastle defender view him as a “future defensive leader”. There is no doubt that he has the quality to compete at a higher level, and the opportunity to play for clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United will be quite exciting for him. Newcastle have an exciting project as well, but they are not quite at the level required to fight for major trophies. Liverpool and Manchester United could provide him with that platform.

Both clubs have the financial resources to pay a premium as well. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done.