Liverpool and Manchester United monitor Germany defender Malick Thiaw
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Liverpool and Manchester United are tracking the status of Germany defender Malick Thiaw. Despite interest from the two Premier League clubs, Newcastle currently hold no plans to sell the 25-year-old. Elsewhere, Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad is nearing a deal for Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi. Fulham intends to initiate contract negotiations with defender Calvin Bassey, who is also drawing attention from Inter Milan. Additionally, Chelsea is preparing a move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for the upcoming January transfer window. Former Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez is in talks to join Serie B club Avellino, which is managed by Alessandro Nesta.
- •Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring defender Malick Thiaw.
- •Newcastle does not intend to sell Malick Thiaw.
- •Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi is close to joining Al-Ittihad.
- •Fulham plans to open contract talks with defender Calvin Bassey.
- •James Rodriguez is negotiating a potential move to Serie B side Avellino.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool monitoring Thiaw -Wednesday's gossip
- 8:45 PMBBC Sport — Liverpool monitoring Thiaw -Wednesday's gossip
"Germany defender Malick Thiaw is being looked at by Liverpool, Manchester United, Fulham want to lock down Calvin Bassey and James Rodriguez is in Serie B talks.
"Germany defender Malick Thiaw is being looked at by Liverpool, Manchester United, Fulham want to lock down Calvin Bassey and James Rodriguez is in Serie B talks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:45 PMLiverpool monitoring Thiaw -Wednesday's gossip
Germany defender Malick Thiaw is being looked at by Liverpool, Manchester United, Fulham want to lock down Calvin Bassey and James Rodriguez is in Serie B talks.
- BBC SportSep 8, 2026, 8:45 PMLiverpool monitoring Thiaw -Wednesday's gossip
Germany defender Malick Thiaw is being looked at by Liverpool, Manchester United, Fulham want to lock down Calvin Bassey and James Rodriguez is in Serie B talks.
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