Newcastle have moved closer to signing Sven Botman from LOSC Lille. Lille have agreed the premier league team’s offer for the Dutch U21 defender, bringing a six-month pursuit to a close.
Newcastle is spending roughly £36 million for the gifted youngster. According to sources in Milan, Newcastle beat the Serie A champions to an agreement with the French club on Thursday night.
Newcastle bought Nick Pope previously this week, bringing their total outlay to £63 million.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Newcastle’s signing of Sven Botman today
Fabrizio Romano, a transfer Guru, updates the status on Twitter and expects the trade will be completed today.
“Two Premier League players are set to finalise their deals today.”
“Sven Botman is in England for medicals and to sign with Newcastle.” Deal completed, fee of €37 million.”
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Newcastle’s major signings after Saudi Ownership
Eddie Howie acquired England full-back Kieran Trippier and Brighton center-back Dan Burn in January.
Nick Pope, the England goalkeeper, joined Newcastle from Burnley before this week. Pope will be hoping for a solid start to the Premier League season in order to secure a spot in England’s World Cup team this winter.
Left-back Matt Targett joined on loan from Aston Villa and later he signed a contract extension.
Howe stated in April that the club will not be the “revolution that everyone believes it will be” this summer. The Magpies became one of the richest clubs in the world after a Saudi-backed purchase in October 2021.
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Newcastle is also in pursuit of Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa and Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diabe.
