Sven Botman’s arrival at Newcastle United would set the bar for the summer transfer window to come - if the Magpies can beat AC Milan to the defender’s signature.
The Lille defender is set to leave the French club and the race seems very much between Newcastle and Italian champions AC Milan. That very fact shows how far United have come in terms of the standard of player they are now targeting following the takeover.
Botman was targeted by Newcastle in the January market but the club decided to go elsewhere after being quoted a price well above £40m - turning to Diego Carlos and then finally signing Dan Burn. Carlos will now join Aston Villa, while Burn impressed in his debut months at St James’ Park.
