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title: "Wolves: Wanderers still interested in signing Sven Botman"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-sven-botman-transfer-latest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-12-26T13:05:51Z"
modified: "2021-12-26T13:05:51Z"
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# Wolves: Wanderers still interested in signing Sven Botman

**Wolves remain interested in signing towering Lille centre-back Sven Botman in the [January transfer window](https://www.givemesport.com/1754870-january-transfer-window-2022-when-does-it-open-when-does-it-close-and-which-players-are-going-to-move), according to a fresh report.**

### The Lowdown: Botman a past Wolves target

Wanderers have been [linked](https://sportwitness.co.uk/player-most-in-demand-was-wanted-by-wolves-club-closed-the-door-on-transfer/) with the Dutchman in the recent past as Bruno Lage eyes up January and summer reinforcements. The 21-year-old may still be a very young player but he is already a hugely important figure for Lille, [making 12 starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/379732/Show/Sven-Botman) in Ligue 1 so far this season.

It looks as though Botman could still be on the move next month, though, with an encouraging update provided from a Wolves perspective.

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### The Latest: Interest in defender remains

According to [Tuttomercatoweb](https://www.transfermarketweb.com/ligue-1/ligue-1-two-more-clubs-after-lille-powerhouse-botman-227685), Wanderers and Roma are both interested in acquiring Botman’s signature and they continue to track the 21-year-old, with AC Milan and Newcastle also now joining the race for his services.

However, the Lille defender’s current deal with the reigning French champions doesn’t [expire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sven-botman/profil/spieler/361093) until the summer of 2025, so a hefty free may be required to prise him away.

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### The Verdict: Fantastic potential signing

While centre-backs Max Kilman, Conor Coady and Romain Saiss have all impressed for Wolves this season, the opportunity to sign Botman should not be dismissed. The monstrous defender has averaged [2.3 successful headers and 4.6 clearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/379732/Show/Sven-Botman) per game in the league in 2021/22, with only [Saiss (2.6)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/161/Show/England-Wolverhampton-Wanderers) averaging more aerial duels won among those in Lage’s squad.

The Moroccan is also the only Wanderers player to outdo Botman in terms of clearances (5.2), highlighting how good a signing the Dutchman could be in making competition for places even stronger at Molineux.

***In other news, some Wolves fans have fumed over a transfer update. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/january-transfer-news-premier-league/).***