Manchester United and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw.

According to a report from SportsBoom, they are impressed by the German defender’s performances and could look to make a move in the summer.

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The player joined Newcastle for £30 million in the summer, and he has been excellent for them. He has a long-term contract with Newcastle, and they are under no pressure to sell him. They are likely to demand a lot of money if Liverpool or Manchester United decides to come calling in the summer.

Liverpool need more quality in the defensive unit, and there is no doubt that German could be a useful acquisition. The 24-year-old is entering the years of his career, and he could be attracted to the idea of joining an elite club like Liverpool.

Ibrahima Konate will be out of contract at the end of the season, and Joe Gomez has been linked with an exit as well. Liverpool need to invest in a quality central defender at the end of the season. The Newcastle...