Newcastle beat Genoa to Maia?

By Football Italia staff

Newcastle United are reportedly ahead of Genoa in the race to sign Lille midfielder Thiago Maia.

Genoa appeared to be closing in on a €7m deal for 50 percent of Maia’s playing rights, but Pianetagenoa1893.net claims Newcastle have dived in with a better offer.

The website stresses the Grifone still have time to hit back with a superior proposal, although they are currently in the midst of tying up Lasse Schone’s arrival from Ajax.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have been linked with a multitude of midfielders this summer but only have until Thursday to bring one in.

The 22-year-old won Olympic gold with Brazil in 2016 and moved to Lille for €14m a year later.

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