Newcastle United close in on Ligue 1 title winning centre-back as £35m fee is agreed
Newcastle have taken a major step towards signing their number one defensive transfer target, Sven Botman.
The Magpies have agreed a £35million transfer fee with Lille OSC for the Dutch defender, who is expected to travel to Newcastle for a medical next week.
Newcastle weren't the only team interested in Botman's services, with the north-east outfit forced to fight off competition from Serie A champions AC Milan.
Paperworks are being signed tonight between Newcastle and Lille for Sven Botman, here we go! Full agreement confirmed, €37m with add ons - and contract being prepared for Botman. 🚨⚪️⚫️ #NUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2022
Medical already booked. After three bids turned down in January, it’s now completed. pic.twitter.com/ysGovP8FzK
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