DO: Milan central defender Jaf is close to joining Newcastle, with a transfer fee of 35 million euros + 5 million surcharge

Hupu August 10th News The AthleticUK ace reporter David Ornstein's latest report, Newcastle United will soon sign defender Malik Jaf from AC Milan. The initial transfer fee of

35 million euros plus an additional €5 million euros is being finalized and the centre-back is waiting for travel permits.

Gaff is a long-term goal for Newcastle United and he has been working hard to get a transfer to St James Park Stadium.

Newcastle United's interest in the centre-back can be traced back to the summer of 2024. Newcastle inspected AC Milan in the first round of the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 2023-24 Champions League group stage.

The 24-year-old helped the team keep a clean sheet in the game at San Siro Stadium, and the two teams ended up having a blank sheet. He missed his first game at St. James Park Stadium due to injury.

When asked about the player last summer, Howe replied: "I know him of course, and he has known him since we played against AC Milan in the Champions League. He is a very good player."

Newcastle United signed Anthony Ellanda from Nottingham Forest, and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joined from Southampton on loan, with a loan period of one season.