Newcastle fought off AC Milan to sign Botman and one observer reckons he is now set for a big debut campaign under Eddie Howe in 2022/23

Sven Botman has been officially confirmed as Newcastle United's third summer signing

The newly-acquired centre-back admits he cannot wait to get going in the famous Newcastle black and white.

The reason why Sven Botman did not move to Newcastle in January has been revealed by his former coach at Lille.

Patience on Botman has finally paid off, but a striker deal is in tatters with a Chelsea swoop now coming into focus.

The defender has been waiting for AC Milan, but now could complete a Newcastle transfer within a matter of hours.

The stopper could soon arrive for a bargain sum, though a pair of more expensive deals are giving Newcastle nightmares.

Newcastle are expected to be very active in bolstering Eddie Howe's squad this summer but are so facing a price hike due to their enormous wealth.

Newcastle transfer chief Dan Ashworth is ready to get tough with Lille over a transfer for Sven Botman.

Newcastle are close to signing Sven Botman as part of a double deal, according to a report

The Magpies were denied in the winter but seem intent on getting their man this time around.

Sven Botman's summer transfer saga appears no nearer a conclusion even though the player would like to get a deal signed off.

Man Utd are planning a double deal, with a Lille star up first, Leeds will shatter their transfer record, while Matthijs de Ligt will snub Chelsea for another Prem suitor

Man Utd are back in the race for Tottenham target Alessandro Bastoni, with Newcastle impacted in both clubs' back-up plan, while a Chelsea star speaks out

AC Milan have been leading Newcastle in the chase for Lille's Sven Botman, but the tide could be turning amid a big update

Sven Botman has opened up again on his Lille future as Newcastle and AC Milan battle for his signature

Lille centre-back Sven Botman has confirmed that Newcastle are keen on signing him and has a plan in mind for a deal

Newcastle are reported to have launched a big offer to get the deal done ahead of AC Milan but a Premier League rival could yet throw a spanner in the works

The winger scored a crucial goal on the Premier League's final day to help Leeds stay up - but that could be his last action in the white shirt

He was on the books at Ajax for more than a decade but Erik ten Hag never gave him a senior appearance - yet now wants him.

Eddie Howe missed out on a number of top targets in the January window but is hoping to have more luck in the summer

Newcastle will have to look elsewhere for a defender with Sven Botman reportedly heading to Italy.

AC Milan are struggling to fend off Newcastle in the race to sign Botman, with a report revealing what each club are pinning their hopes on.

Newcastle laughed off speculation linking them to Neymar, with a report revealing their surprise plan for the summer and beyond.

The Hammers boss has identified a need in the transfer market and wants a Toon target to resolve the issue

Newcastle remain interested in a January target of theirs, and despite Milan looking in the box seat, the Magpies could have a chance.

The Magpies are making plans to go big this summer with a report outlining four big names they want to sign to transform their squad

Centre-back Sven Botman is reportedly 'moving closer' to his next destination, with Spurs and Newcastle waiting on the decision

Newcastle have been beaten to the first major step of a deal for a top target, but still have hope of winning the final race

The Magpies chased the player for much of the January window - but now it seems he's heading elsewhere with a move to Italy on the cards

Antonio Conte has turned up the heat on Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy after insisting a concrete Newcastle target is signed in the summer.

The Toon director has spoken out about their January business and shed light on two deals which could be revisisted

Newcastle are reportedly looking to wreck an ambitious double Serie A deal by performing a transfer steal, with Tottenham watching on

One winter signing boosted Newcastle in their attempts to sign a £75m pair, and the unfinished business could be completed in the summer.

Sven Botman could sort out his future in the next few days as his agent has begun discussions with a major European club

“Sven had opportunities to leave last summer. I told him that he wouldn’t leave and we would discuss it again at the end of the season."

As part of their plans for the next transfer window Spurs have set their sights on a player the Toon are very, very keen on

Newcastle already have their sights set on a superb summer coup, and the agent of a primary target has provided a perfect update.

Newcastle have already identified their top two transfer targets for the summer window and are eyeing another crucial arrival before then

The agent of a top Newcastle target has revealed why a move to St James' Park for his client ultimately failed

The title winner will not become a Newcastle player in January after his current president explained why it would not make sense

The Magpies are not yet ready to walk away, despite seeing a second huge offer rejected for the Netherlands Under-21 defender

Players from Man Utd and Tottenham are reportedly on AC Milan's transfer shortlist, in a move which could aid Newcastle this month

It was thought that the Magpies were out of the running for one of their top targets but that might not be the case.

Newcastle have reportedly submitted an improved bid for a Ligue 1 star as they look to follow up on Kieran Trippier's arrival

Newcastle have moved on from a deal for Sven Botman but have encountered a similar headache over a deal for their next defensive target

Newcastle have been told of the benefits in completing a 'statement' signing, although a major stumbling block seems to have appeared