AC Milan are edging closer towards signing Young Boys full-back Zachary Athekame, as reported by L’Equipe.After seeing a €7 million bid turned down by the Swiss club, Milan have now finalised a

Newcastle have missed out on several targets this summer, including Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro and James Trafford, but Thiaw is keen to join the club. The Germany international will undergo a medical before completing a deal reportedly worth up to £34.

Newcastle United are on the verge of securing the signature of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, with the towering centre-back expected to undergo his medical on Monday before penning a deal that will take him to Tyneside.