Following reports that Liverpool are considering a summer move for Malick Thiaw, sources close to Newcastle United have dismissed the claims, insisting the defender is not leaving and is not for sale. A well-placed Newcastle source told TEAMtalk that suggestions Thiaw could be leaving are inaccurate. Thiaw is said to be fully committed to Newcastle’s project under owners PIF. Any move would require a very large fee, with the club under no pressure to sell. Upon his arrival at Newcastle United, Thiaw signed a lucrative four-year contract that runs until 2029.

According to Fussball Daten, Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw is a candidate to replace Ibrahima Konate at Liverpool. The German media outlet has claimed that Liverpool are targeting Thiaw and that he is their top priority to replace Ibrahima Konate. Newcastle reportedly value the former AC Milan player at €80million (£70m, $93.4m).

Liverpool and Manchester United are both monitoring Newcastle United's 24-year-old defender, Malick Thiaw, who also holds Finnish citizenship. According to a report from SportsBoom, the two clubs have been impressed by the German's performances and could attempt to sign him in the summer. Thiaw joined Newcastle for £30 million and is on a long-term contract, which places his current club in a strong negotiating position, and they have no pressure to sell. Newcastle, who want to keep their best players, are consequently expected to demand a high fee. Liverpool's interest is reportedly because of a need for defensive quality, as Ibrahima Konate's contract is set to expire and Joe Gomez has been linked with a move away. Manchester United are also considering him to add depth to their defence. Thiaw, who joined Newcastle on 12/08/2025, has 5 caps for Germany and has scored 4 goals in 23 Premier League appearances this season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €40.00m. Before his move to England, a €25 million bid from Como 1907 had been accepted by his former club AC Milan, but the player rejected the move.