Newcastle United fans have been reacting to a report that has claimed the club are interested in a transfer for Sven Botman.
According to The Athletic, the Magpies are looking to bolster their defence by landing the Netherlands U21 star.
Botman plays for Lille, and has been a real hit for the French club since his move their last year.
Botman’s first season culminated in him winning the Ligue 1 table, and he helped them finish with the best defensive record in the division.
This term, Botman’s game time has been limited by injury.
He missed a couple of months, but is now back in the picture.
Botman is a huge player for Lille, but The Athletic say an offer of £40 million could be enough for the club to sell.
Newcastle may have kept a clean sheet on Saturday for the first time in the Premier League this season, but they are crying out for defensive reinforcements.
Botman has huge potential, and would add some much-needed height to the backline. He is also left-footed player which is a bonus.
Newcastle fans react as report links Sven Botman with Toon transfer
On social media, some Newcastle fans have been reacting to the claim Newcastle are interested in a potential transfer for Sven Botman.
The 21-year-old has previously drawn interest from Liverpool. So it is clear he is someone with huge ability and potential.
It would definitely be a real statement from Newcastle’s new owners. Him, and someone like James Tarkowski would surely have a sizeable impact.
Here’s what some Toon fans made of the claim about Botman:
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