Newcastle United are set to miss out on top summer transfer target Sven Botman - but are planning another spending spree.
AC Milan are closing on a deal to land the Holland and Lille centre back, despite Newcastle ’s long running pursuit. The Saudi funded club is ready to spend big in the summer again after their £94m spree to help Eddie Howe avoid relegation.
Botman, 22, was top of their list after receiving encouragement that he was keen to join the rebuild at St James’ Park, despite the club backing away from a price hiked deal in January. But Milan are poised to land the £40m rated star, and have agreed a five year deal worth £20m in wages, with Newcastle looking elsewhere for a centre back.