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title: "Newcastle United: Magpies ‘pressing to close’ Sven Botman deal"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-06-11T15:36:49Z"
modified: "2022-06-11T15:36:49Z"
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# Newcastle United: Magpies ‘pressing to close’ Sven Botman deal

**The Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor has revealed that [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) are now ‘pressing to close a deal’ for Sven Botman.**

### The Lowdown: Closing in

It has been [reported](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/ac-milan-transfer-news-botman-lille/) that the St. James’ Park outfit are closing in on a deal for Botman this summer, after failing to sign him in the January transfer window.

They have reopened talks with Lille over a potential move, although will face serious competition from AC Milan among other clubs for his signature.

### The Latest: Getting closer…

Taking to Twitter, [Taylor](https://twitter.com/RyanTaylorSport/status/1535188529021693952) has revealed that the North East club are now ‘pressing to close a deal’ for Botman, and have made a new bid for the central defender:

*“Newcastle are pressing to close a deal for Sven Botman. New proposal totalling over £30m (including add-ons) submitted. Negotiations with Lille are ongoing. AC Milan & other suitors still in contention but clear appetite from NUFC to get this done after two rejected Jan bids.”*

Expanding in his article for [The Daily Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1623573/Newcastle-transfer-news-Sven-Botman-third-bid-negotiations-Lille), Taylor added that this is the third offer that the Tynesiders have now made for Botman, of whom is Steve Nickson’s ‘top’ defensive target this window.

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### The Verdict: Get it done

Of course, it may be difficult for the Magpies to persuade Botman to join them over say Milan, who have just won the Serie A title and can offer him UEFA Champions League football.

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However, it looks as if things are now progressing, which will certainly give the Toon Army some encouragement.

The 22-year-old, dubbed a ‘[golden boy](https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/01/07/esclusivo-calciomercato-botman-agente-milan-lille-miniero/)‘ by his agent Francesco Miniero, would be a statement signing that would really help kickstart their long-term ambitions.

[***In other news, find out which £40,000-per-week ‘cat’ NUFC are now eyeing here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/burnley-transfer-news-pope-premier-league/)