Sven Botman has revealed that he is in 'relax mode' as Newcastle United's top summer target enjoys a holiday while the Magpies battle it out with AC Milan for his signature.
Botman has jetted off with friends for an end of season break after representing the Netherlands' under-21s side on international duty earlier this month. The Lille centre-back would ideally like his future sorted by the time pre-season training starts next month after already deciding to move on.
Persistent Newcastle have refused to give up since first targeting Botman in January and the hierarchy believe the Dutchman, like Bruno Guimaraes, is a player who could grow with the club. Crucially, Botman remains open to the move, as he did in the mid-season window, when the 22-year-old could see the bigger picture, Newcastle's long-term project, despite the Magpies being in the relegation zone at the time.
