Newcastle United will step up their search for firepower in the coming weeks after the Magpies announced they had agreed a deal in principle for Lille defender Sven Botman.
Botman completed his medical at the club's training ground on Monday after signing a five-year deal with Newcastle. The Dutchman then got a chance to take a brief look around St James' Park later that evening while carrying out his in-house media duties.
Supporters eagerly awaited a shot of Botman in black-and-white stripes and the club confirmed on Tuesday night that a deal was in place as they released his first unveiling photograph. The formalities of the transfer will be concluded this week before Botman, officially, becomes a Newcastle player.
