Newcastle agree deal to sign Dutch defender Botman from Lille

Newcastle agree deal to sign Dutch defender Botman from Lille

by Joseph Anthony
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Botman (L) of Lille in action against Milan

Newcastle have confirmed a deal in principle has been agreed to sign Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille for an undisclosed fee.

Centre-back Botman, 22, has completed his medical on Tyneside and is set to join on a five-year contract in a reported ยฃ35million transfer deal.
Newcastle said the club had held off competition โ€œfrom a host of European sides to secure the highly-rated centre-backโ€, with the formalities of the transfer set to be concluded this week.
Botmanโ€™s arrival continues Newcastleโ€™s rebuilding for the new campaign, with England goalkeeper Nick Pope having been signed from Burnley last week.
The clubโ€™s recruitment drive has increased since sporting director Dan Ashworth took up his role, with full-back Matt Targett having already completed a permanent move to Tyneside following a successful loan spell during the second half of last season.
Newcastle are expected to continue their search for more attacking options and have been linked with Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.

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