Newcastle United’s hopes of landing Sven Botman could be dealt a blow as a result of the Lille president’s fight for survival. As reported by French outlet Le10Sport , Olivier Létang’s future as the club’s president remains in the balance after the departure of manager Jocelyn Gourvennec last week.
Relations between Letang and his superiors have gone frosty after the club failed to qualify for Europe just one season after winning Ligue 1. The appointment of new manager Paulo Fonseca is being led by fellow director Alessandro Barnaba rather than Letang, who is becoming increasingly on the fringes of decision-making processes within the club.
The club’s finances have also been a huge point of concern, and Letang could use that concern as means to regain confidence from the Lille board - much to Newcastle’s demise. The club’s two main assets - Sven Botman and Renato Sanches - have been tipped for a summer move, with Dutch centre-back Botman being eyed by the Magpies.
