‘In Touch’: Promising Newcastle transfer update emerges that will excite Eddie Howe

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A promising update has emerged on Newcastle United’s pursuit of Lille centre-back Sven Botman in the January transfer window…

What is the speech?

While linking to an article by colleague Simon Jones, Daily Mail reporter Craig Hope gave an update on the situation, Tweeter: “Newcastle remain in contact with Lille on defender Sven Botman.”

It comes after The Athletic reported earlier this week that the deal is virtually dead and the defender is set to stay in France until the end of the season.

Excitement for Eddie Howe

This news is sure to get Eddie Howe excited, as it leaves the door open for Newcastle to sign Botman before the transfer window closes at the end of the month. It shows that the Magpies are yet to give up on a move for the 22-year-old and continue to try to change Lille’s position in order to bring in the centre-back.

Howe will be delighted, as the Dutchman could be a great addition to his squad in an area where the Magpies desperately need to strengthen. Only Norwich (44), who have played an extra game, have conceded more goals than Newcastle (42) in the Premier League this season, so they might need to address their defensive issues before they start thinking about avoiding relegation.

Federico Fernandez’s SofaScore rating of 6.77 leads Newcastle’s squad in terms of centre-backs this season, while Botman has averaged a score of 7.02 for Lille in Ligue 1. from Ajax also helped his team win the league title while keeping 20 clean. leaves in the French top division last season, showing he can form part of a successful defence.

It shows that the youngster could come in and improve the squad in the short term by delivering consistent high quality performances, if he is able to translate his form from France to England. He could also have a significant long-term impact, as he still has a lot of potential in him at just 22 years old.

Howe could be excited about the possible deal as he could get the opportunity to work with Botman on the training ground to help develop his game. The former Bournemouth boss could enjoy seeing the Dutchman improve as a player over time, while benefiting from his performance on the pitch in the short term.

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