Overview

• Bayer Leverkusen is negotiating with AC Milan for the 23-year-old centre-back to replace Jonathan Tah after his move to Bayern Munich.
• The clubs are exploring a swap deal that would send midfielder Granit Xhaka to Milan as part of the transfer.
• AC Milan has set a €30 million valuation on Thiaw while Leverkusen’s bid tops out at €23 million, creating a significant price gap.
• FC Schalke04 stands to receive around €2.5 million under a 10 percent sell-on clause from Thiaw’s original transfer.
• Milan’s new sports director, Igli Tare, has personally traveled to Leverkusen to lead the negotiations.