Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are confident that they will sign Sven Botman from Lille ahead of AC Milan in the summer transfer window, according to The Times.
Newcastle reportedly wanted to sign Botman from Lille in the January transfer window.
The Magpies have retained their interest in the 22-year-old Dutch defender, according to the report.
Newcastle officials are reportedly confident that they can persuade Botman to move to St. James’ Park.
Botman will reportedly make a decision on his future after the international break.
Signing Sven Botman ahead of AC Milan would be a coup for Newcastle
In our view, if Newcastle United are able to sign Lille centre defender Sven Botman ahead of AC Milan in the summer transfer window, then it would be a coup for the Magpies.
Botman is one of the best young defenders in Europe who apparently has the potential to be better than Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk.
AC Milan won the Serie A title this past season and will play in the Champions League in 2022-23.
The Rossoneri are one of the biggest and most historical clubs in the world and are back to being a force to be reckoned with again.
Newcastle now have wealthy owners and are just starting their grand project, so if they are able to persuade Botman to move to St. James’ Park instead of a transfer to San Siro, that would be a coup.
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