League: EPL Sport: Soccer Country: England Category: Scores & Results

Newcastle considers bid for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori before transfer deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Newcastle considers bid for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori before transfer deadline

Summary

Newcastle United is reportedly interested in signing Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan as the Premier League opener against Liverpool approaches. Following reports that Milan has made Tomori available for sale, several English clubs, including Liverpool and Coventry City, have registered interest. Tomori, who has been a part of Milan since January 2021, did not feature in a recent preseason match against Chelsea. With Tomori entering the final year of his contract and no renewal in sight, Newcastle may have a window for negotiation. No formal offer has been made yet by the club.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Newcastle seeks defensive reinforcements ahead of Premier League opener.
•Fikayo Tomori has been made available for transfer by AC Milan.
•Several clubs, including Liverpool, have shown interest in Tomori.
•Tomori's contract with Milan runs until next June without renewal plans.
•No bid from Newcastle has been reported at this stage.

Latest Updates

9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Transfer Opportunity Emerges as Milan Faces Major Decision

What they're saying

"
Newcastle United has spent much of the summer rebuilding their goalkeeping rotation and their midfield, but Matthias Jaissle still needs defensive reinforcements with the Premier League opener against Liverpool rapidly approaching and depth at the back remaining an issue. A potential opportunity that has been there for weeks on end has now reemerged from Italy, […]
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Chelsea Liverpool Newcastle United AC Milan EPL Soccer