Newcastle have submitted an improved offer for Lille centre-back Sven Botman after wrapping up a deal for Kieran Trippier.
Kieran Trippier completes Newcastle switch
Newcastle would officially announce their first signing of the January transfer window on Friday morning.
The North East outfit have signed Kieran Trippier from Spanish powerhouse, Atletico Madrid.
It is understood that the Magpies have landed Trippier for an initial £12m, plus add-ons.
Trippier has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Magpies.
✍️ Newcastle United are delighted to announce the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atlético Madrid on a two-and-a-half-year deal!
Welcome, @trippier2!
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 7, 2022
Newcastle back in for Sven Botman
Now though, as mentioned above, Newcastle have turned their attentions towards landing a central defender – a wise move given the amount of goals they leak.
The man Newcastle look to be targeting is Lille’s Sven Botman, who Newcastle are said to have had a €35m offer turned down for recently:
Lille turned down €35m permanent move bid for Sven Botman from Newcastle. French club plan still to try to keep Botman even if they’re in difficult financial situation. No way for loan deal. ? #transfers
Newcastle will try again – AC Milan are interested but no official bid. pic.twitter.com/huz48eilJI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 3, 2022
On Friday, though, reports have emerged that Newcastle have submitted an improved offer.
Lille are said to want to keep hold of Botman, but the player himself is keen on a move:
? EXCL: Newcastle submit improved offer to Lille for Sven Botman. 21yo is #NUFC’s top centre-back target. Unclear how #LOSC will respond as want to keep but financial situation could make sale necessary if price right. Dutchman keen on move @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/WNJYqcsnts
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 7, 2022
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