Newcastle have signed defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The Germany defender was linked with a move to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich last summer but after another year in Serie A, he joins Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League.

Newcastle United have signed German defender Malick Thiaw from Serie A side AC Milan, the Premier League club said late on Tuesday.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw. The Germany international, 24, joins Eddie Howe's side for a reported £34.6m, including add-ons. He is the Magpies' third signing of a tricky summer of recruitment,

Red Bull's sporting portfolio now includes Newcastle Falcons after the energy drinks giant took full ownership of the rugby team on Tuesday.

Austrian energy drink company Red Bull has taken full ownership of Newcastle Falcons, who will be renamed Newcastle Red Bulls, the Premiership Rugby side said on Tuesday.

Energy drink giant Red Bull has completed a takeover deal for Prem Rugby club Newcastle Falcons that will see the struggling side rebranded as the Newcastle Red Bulls. The Kingston Park club will compete in the English top tier under their new name from next season onwards after the announcement of a long-rumoured deal that brings fresh investment to rugby in the North East.