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Gary Lineker's transfer message as Newcastle United fans deliver Sven Botman verdict

Newcastle United fans are seemingly unconvinced on Sven Botman following the Lille defender's performance against Chelsea.

The Magpies' transfer target played the full game as the Ligue 1 champions fell to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

Goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic in either half handed Thomas Tuchel's side a two-goal lead to defend in the reverse fixture in three weeks' time.

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Newcastle failed in their pursuit of Botman and Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos in the January transfer window, with Eddie Howe instead opting for a deadline-day move for Dan Burn.

United continue to be linked with the Netherlands under-21 international, who is expected to leave Lille in the summer with AC Milan and Tottenham also linked.

Former England striker and BBC's Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was impressed by Botman's display at Stamford Bridge, urging Leicester City to consider a summer move.

However, it would be fair to say Newcastle fans are yet to be convinced over an expensive move for the young centre-back.

Here is how Magpies supporters reacted to Botman's performance in Lille's first-leg defeat at Chelsea.

'Burn is better'

'Fridge on his back'

'Not looking very convincing'

'Not the finished article'

'Steady'

'Unit'

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