Newcastle United are expected to make fresh contact with Sven Botman's representatives after securing the services of Nick Pope from Burnley.
The Magpies unveiled England international Pope yesterday with supporters sparked into immediate conversations about who will start the campaign as number 1 between the ex-York City loanee and Martin Dubravka. However, internally Dan Ashworth and Eddie Howe will now see where things stand with Dutch defender Botman.
Botman remains on holiday after setting off for his break leaving the door ajar for AC Milan, who were the club he initially had his heart set on following a verbal agreement between the Serie A side and his agent. Since then takeover turmoil has hindered the prospect of the deal going through amid talk of limited funds and other priorities on targets for the Italian giants.
