Sven Botman

Newcastle United, joined by West Ham United, are 'seriously considering' hijacking Erik ten Hag's plans to sign a new left-back this summer.

But a concrete pursuit of a new full-back is unlikely until the aforementioned names are moved on. United are also looking to offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe as Ten Hag eyes fresh blood at right-back and a new central defender. Eddie Howe is eyeing further defensive reinforcements once Sven Botman completes his move to Newcastle ahead of his first full season as manager.

Sven Botman jetted into Newcastle direct from his luxury holiday in Mallorca with girlfriend Chana Kesselaar.

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Botman followed a similar trajectory, leaving Ajax reserves at 20-year-old to pursue a move to Lille. Journalist van der Kraan admits the price tag is “ ...

He's got the physical presence and everything is looking great for him.” The Reds defender spent just three seasons in the Eredivisie before moving to Celtic nine years ago. Toon chiefs are set to land their primary target after missing out on the Dutchman in January.

Sven Botman has confirmed his departure from Lille with a touching message ahead of his Newcastle United move.

The post was accompanied by highlights of Botman’s time at Lille, including the 2020-21 Ligue 1 title win. The 22-year-old arrived at St James’s Park on Monday evening to finalise his £35million move to Newcastle from the Ligue 1 outfit. After passing his Newcastle medical, Botman took to Instagram to post an emotional goodbye message to his soon-to-be former club.

As reported by RMC, Lille centre-back Sven Botman has arrived at Newcastle United's training ground today via a privately chartered jet to undergo a medical ...

Sven Botman is on his way to Newcastle to undergo a medical ahead of his £40m move to ...

The Magpies have pulled out of a deal to sign the in-demand 20-year-old who, like Botman, was a January transfer target that dragged out to the summer as well. With personal terms already agreed with Botman, sources have confirmed to 90min that Botman is on his way to Tyneside to put the finishing touches on his move. Should all go to plan, Botman will become Newcastle's third signing of the summer, following goalkeeper Nick Pope and left-back Matt Targett, the latter of whom spent the last six months on loan from Aston Villa, in moving to St James' Park on permanent deals.

I remember the Toon signing Peter Withe from the new Football League Champions, Nottingham Forest, back in 1978, me somewhat flabbergasted that he had joined us ...

I went to bed last night with a smile on my face. Mirandinha quickly followed and I spewed a well paid job in Woking, Surrey, on the morning of his home debut. Heading towards Christmas and apparently relegation certainties, manager Willie McFaul smashed our transfer record to secure the services of Paul Goddard from West Ham for a fee of £440,000.

NEWCASTLE UNITED should finally complete the signing of Sven Botman in the next 24 hours after the Dutchman flew into Tyneside to finalise his…

We would like to keep him, and for him to play with us next season in the Champions League.” Ekitike’s agents have made a series of demands that are regarded as unreasonable, with Newcastle’s recruitment team aware of competing interest from Paris St Germain that has hardened significantly in recent days. Bayer Leverkusen are gearing up for the group stages of the Champions League, with Diaby’s 17 goals and 14 assists in the Bundesliga last season having been a key part of their success, and their sporting director, Simon Rolfes, is adamant they are not under any financial pressure to sell their leading asset.