Sven Botman has become a household name in the Northeast already this summer, with Newcastle United hot on the heels of the Dutch defender. They are not the only ones eyeing the Lille man, however, with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain also keen on a deal for the 22-year-old.
Newcastle themselves are said to be in pole position for a move, but officials in Milan are still edging for a deal and are thought to be the player’s preferred destination. PSG, meanwhile, hold just a fleeting interest and are further back in line.
Any move is likely to be complicated, with so many moving parts and people involved from all sides, and the transfer saga is likely to be dragged out. With that in mind, ChronicleLive have outlined all the key players involved in the Magpies pursuit of Sven Botman.
